Texas Over-65 Homestead Exemption
Houston County Appraisal District
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Texas Over-65 Homestead Exemption in its Grapeland, TX research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Texas homeowners age 65 or older receive an additional $10,000 homestead exemption on top of the standard exemption. Also freezes school district taxes at the amount for the year you qualify.
Exemption reduces taxable value by $10,000; school taxes frozen at qualifying year amount
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-22; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Grapeland, TX, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- Additional $10,000 homestead exemption for age 65+
- Freezes school district property taxes
- No income limit
- Apply once with county appraisal district
- Typical savings $200-300 per year
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply by April 30 of tax year
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Texas Over-65 Homestead Exemption in Grapeland, TX?
The Grant Map record states: Additional $10,000 homestead exemption. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Texas Over-65 Homestead Exemption in Grapeland?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Texas Over-65 Homestead Exemption in Grapeland, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with Houston County Appraisal District; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (936) 544-3255. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by April 30 of tax year.
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