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Homestead and Other Exemptions

An easy way to reduce your property tax is to file a Homestead Exemption on your primary dwelling.  It is an easy form.  In many counties you can do it online.

DO NOT PAY SOMEONE TO FILE IT FOR YOU
The form is way too easy to do yourself.

Before you file, you will need to make sure the address on your driver's license is updated to match your primary dwelling.  The county will check with DPS.  Here is the link to change it.

When to file?  Early in the year that you lived in the property on Jan. 1st.  The cutoff is in early spring, but there is no need to wait.

If you moved in on Jan 2nd, yes you have to wait until next year.

Why bother?
     Save money on property taxes.
     Limit the annual increase in appraised value.  (Current limit is 10% with Homestead - no limit without.)

Other Exemptions include Over 65, Disability, and Military Disability.  These are with filing as well.  They can save you a lot!  For example, most counties in Texas voluntarily cap your property taxes when you reach 65 - meaning they dollar amount freezes and will not increase.  The key word is voluntarily.  They don't promise this will last forever, but it has a very long tradition that does not seem likely to change.

​Questions?  Just ask us.  We're here to help!
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  • home
  • This Week's New Listing
  • 1600 Carriage Hills
  • 22007 Nameless
  • 25612 Fawn
  • Come Sell Our House
  • 1616 Shady Creek
  • Reviews
  • Austin Realty Blog
  • Full Move
  • New Clients Please Watch
  • Help Us Buy a Home
  • SOLD on Cerro Ct
  • Buy before Selling
  • This Month's Nature Photo
  • Another sale on Old Mill
  • SOLD on Glass Mountain
  • Sold in Neelys Canyon
  • Sold on Camino Real
  • SOLD on Clover Ridge
  • SOLD another on Old Mill
  • SOLD on Camino Real
  • Sold on Winecup
  • Steps in Selling a Home
  • Steps in Buying a Home
  • Another Sold on Old Mill
  • Sold in Spicewood / Balcones
  • Sold on Los Robles
  • Sold in Mason Ranch
  • Oak Knoll 2.6 Acres
  • Sold in Summerlyn
  • 12200 Montana Springs
  • Sold in Forest Oaks
  • Sold on Legend Hills
  • SOLD on Paint Brush Trail
  • SOLD on Cedarcliffe
    • Call Back Schedule
  • SOLD on Pomegranate Pass
  • SOLD Lime Creek Land
  • Recently Bought & Sold
  • Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services
  • Real Estate Marketing Photos
  • Travel Blog
  • Cabinet Painting
  • Milburn Park
  • Lakeline Metro Rail
  • Hill Country
  • Selling Process Overview
  • Contract Class
  • Big Bend Adventure
  • Lake Cedar Park
  • Search
  • Make Ready Consultation
  • Safety During Showings
  • Vendor Recommendations
  • Working By Referral
  • Mortgage Pre-Approval Process
  • Live MLS Search
  • Cancel Insurance
  • Make an Offer
  • Mulitple Offers
  • Counter Offers and Negotiation
  • Contract on a Home!
  • 80
  • Negotiate Concessions
  • Pending Without Option