Over-65 Property Tax Exemption (Fort Bend County)
Fort Bend County Appraisal District
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Over-65 Property Tax Exemption (Fort Bend County) in its Katy, 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 school district exemption plus a tax ceiling that freezes school district taxes. Once qualified, taxes cannot increase even if property value rises.
Typical savings from additional exemption plus tax ceiling on school taxes
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- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- Additional $10,000 school district exemption at age 65
- School district tax ceiling freezes taxes
- No income restrictions
- Must be primary residence
- Apply in year you turn 65
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: (281) 344-8623
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- 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 in year you turn 65 or acquire property
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Over-65 Property Tax Exemption (Fort Bend County) in Katy?
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 Over-65 Property Tax Exemption (Fort Bend County) in Katy, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with Fort Bend County Appraisal District; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (281) 344-8623. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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