As a homeowner, you may apply for a homestead exemption on your principal residence. Homestead exemptions remove part of your home’s value from taxation, so they lower your taxes. For example, if your home is appraised at $350,000, and you qualify for a $50,000 exemption, you will pay taxes on the home as if it was only worth $300,000.

To receive the homestead exemption, you must file an Application for Residential Homestead Exemption with the county appraisal district between January 1 and April 30. Additionally, if you turn 65 or become disabled, you may apply for the 65 or older or disabled exemption no later than one year from the qualification date. Once you receive an exemption, you do not need to reapply unless the chief appraiser sends you a new application.

Effective September 1, 2011, in order to qualify for a residential homestead exemption you must provide the following:

-Texas Drivers License or State ID Card
-Vehicle Registration Receipt

All documents must have the same address.

Travis County Homestead Form