Texas Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Texas Comptroller / Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Texas Homestead 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 law requires school districts to provide a $100,000 residence homestead exemption on property values, reducing school property taxes. Harris County and the City of Houston offer additional local exemptions. Homeowners must file a one-time application with HCAD. The deadline to apply for the current tax year is typically April 30, though late applications may be accepted.
A $100,000 exemption at a 2.2% effective tax rate saves approximately $2,200/year. Harris County and city additional exemptions can add several hundred dollars more.
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- City of Houston Single-Family Home Repair Program Varies by repair scope
- City of Houston Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) Up to $50,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance
- Houston Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program Funded per HUD Lead Hazard Reduction grants
- Harris County Home Repair Program Up to $20,000 for minor repairs (seniors/disabled only)
Key Details
- $100,000 school district homestead exemption (as of 2023 law)
- Must be primary residence as of January 1
- File once with Harris Central Appraisal District at hcad.org
- Deadline: April 30 (late applications accepted in some cases)
- Harris County and City of Houston add additional local exemptions
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Form 50-114 (Application for Residence Homestead Exemption)
A residence homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of the home you own and live in, which cuts your property tax bill. You file the Texas Comptroller Form 50-114 once with your local county appraisal district, and the exemption stays in place while you own and occupy the home. There is no fee to apply.
Steps to apply
- Confirm you owned and occupied the home as your principal residence on January 1 and do not claim a homestead exemption anywhere else.
- Download Form 50-114, Application for Residence Homestead Exemption, from the Texas Comptroller (available in English and Spanish).
- Complete the form with your name, the property address, and your driver license or state ID number (the address must match).
- File it with your local county appraisal district (not the Comptroller), by mail or through the district's portal, generally by April 30.
Documents you will likely need
- A Texas driver license or state-issued ID with an address that matches the home.
- Proof you own the home (the deed or appraisal district record).
- The completed Form 50-114.
- For an over-65 or disabled person exemption, proof of age or disability.
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 Homestead Property Tax Exemption in Houston, TX?
The Grant Map record states: $100,000 school district exemption; additional local exemptions available. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Texas Homestead Property Tax Exemption in Houston?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Texas Homestead 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 713-274-8000. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: April 30.
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