Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Texas Comptroller / Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption in its Houston, TX research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Texas provides property tax exemptions to disabled veterans scaled to their VA disability rating. Veterans with a 100% P&T (permanent and total) disability rating receive a full exemption on their homestead, eliminating all property taxes. Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may also be eligible. The exemption amount ranges from $12,000 for 10-29% disability to full exemption for 100% P&T.
100% P&T veteran with a $300,000 home at ~2.5% tax rate saves approximately $7,500/year in property taxes.
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Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
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- Harris County Home Repair Program Up to $20,000 for minor repairs (seniors/disabled only)
Key Details
- Must have VA-rated disability; 10-29% = $12,000 exemption; 70-99% = $60,000; 100% P&T = full exemption
- 100% P&T veterans pay zero property taxes on primary residence
- Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may continue the exemption
- Apply at HCAD with DD-214 and VA rating letter
- Available to all Texas veterans regardless of income
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Texas Comptroller Form 50-135, Application for Disabled Veteran's or Survivor's Exemption
This is a property tax exemption, not a cash grant, that reduces or eliminates the property taxes a qualifying disabled veteran (or surviving spouse) owes on their home, based on the veteran's VA disability rating. You claim it by filing Texas Comptroller Form 50-135 with the county appraisal district where the home is located, which for Dallas County is the Dallas Central Appraisal District.
Steps to apply
- Download and complete Texas Comptroller Form 50-135 (Application for Disabled Veteran's or Survivor's Exemption).
- Attach proof of your disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or your branch of service (a driver's license is not accepted as proof).
- File the form and documents with the Dallas Central Appraisal District (the appraisal district where the property is located), not with the Comptroller.
- File by April 30 of the tax year if possible. A disabled veteran may file late up to five years after the taxes became delinquent, while a surviving spouse has up to two years after delinquency.
- Watch for a determination letter from the appraisal district confirming the exemption.
Documents you will likely need
- Completed Form 50-135
- Proof of the service-connected disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or your branch of service (a driver's license is not accepted)
- Proof of property ownership and Texas residence as the appraisal district requests
- Surviving spouses also provide the veteran's death documentation and proof they have not remarried
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: April 30
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption in Houston, TX?
The Grant Map record states: Partial exemption to full 100% exemption for 100% P&T veterans. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption in Houston?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption in Houston, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with Texas Comptroller / Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 800-827-1000. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: April 30.
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