Texas Over-65 / Disabled Person Property Tax Exemption & Freeze
Texas Comptroller / Bexar Appraisal District
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Texas Over-65 / Disabled Person Property Tax Exemption & Freeze in its San Antonio, 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, or those with qualifying disabilities, receive an additional $10,000 school district exemption on top of the standard homestead exemption, plus a school district tax freeze preventing future increases. Bexar County and the City of San Antonio may provide additional local option exemptions. Disabled persons must meet Social Security Administration disability standards.
Additional $10,000 exemption for school taxes plus tax ceiling (freeze)
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Age 65+ or qualifying disability (SSA standard)
- Additional $10,000 school district exemption beyond standard homestead
- School district taxes frozen at year of qualification, no future increases
- May also qualify for payment deferral if taxes exceed ability to pay
- Apply at Bexar Appraisal District: 210-242-2432
How to Apply
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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.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- 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 at Bexar Appraisal District
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Texas Over-65 / Disabled Person Property Tax Exemption & Freeze in San Antonio?
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 / Disabled Person Property Tax Exemption & Freeze in San Antonio, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with Texas Comptroller / Bexar Appraisal District; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 210-242-2432. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by April 30 at Bexar Appraisal District.
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