Texas Property: File Your Homestead Exemption
At beginning of each year, it's time to mail in your homestead exemption form in order to receive a discount on your property taxes, should your property be eligible. But, if the chief appraiser grants the exemption(s) in previous years, you do not need to reapply annually . However, you must notify the chief appraiser in writing if and when your right to this exemption ends. On 01/12/2015, I have received a Form 50-114 (i.e., " Application for Residence Homestead Exemption ") from my local County taxing authority. Usually this form will be mailed between January and the end of March . And, you have until 04/30 of that same year to file homestead exemption (see below). If you qualify for the age 65 or older or disabled persons exemption, you must apply for the exemption no later than the first anniversary of the date you qualify for the exemption. Finally, filing your homestead exemption is free through your local taxing district. Homestead Exemption ...