Homestead Exemptions
Homestead exemptions are designed to save Texas homeowners money on their annual property tax bill. You may know that every residential homestead qualifies for a $25,000 state-mandated school exemption, lowering the taxable value of the property, but did you know that homeowners who are disabled or who are 65 or older qualify for an additional state-mandated school exemption of $10,000? And disabled veterans and certain dependents of veterans may qualify for an additional exemption.
Local entities may also offer local option homestead exemptions, which could further lower your tax liability. Please check with your local taxing entities to see if they offer a local option homestead exemption. If not, ask them to implement one!
The infographic below explains who can benefit from state-mandated school homestead exemptions and how they save Texas homeowners money. Plug in your own numbers to calculate your savings.
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Watch the Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform & Relief’s video recap of what they heard from property owners concerned about increasing property taxes.
This infographic breaks down your property tax bill, which is based on how many taxing entities are in your area.
Watch the live stream from the Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief or view previously recorded sessions at any time.
This video explains how property tax rates are calculated in Texas and why those taxes can go up even through the tax rate is lower.
This infographic provides information on important dates—like when local taxing units adopt their budgets and set tax rates—so you can participate in the process.
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- Get involved in Tax Rate Hearings now in Texas! The time to act is now!
Taxing entities across Texas are holding tax rate setting & budget public hearings during the month of August.
Make your voice heard BEFORE the tax rate is adopted in September.
To get a better ... - Round Rock City Council sets maximum property tax rate for FY 2018-19 at meeting Thursday... Have you checked when your city or other taxing entity is holding their public hearings this month on the new proposed tax rate?
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Get involved in the tax rate setting process now and not after you receive your tax bill.
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- What is the significance of July 25th? It's the day appraisal districts across Texas certify the appraisal roll for their jurisdictions.
Why is this date important? Local taxing entities use this information to determine what tax rate to set for ... - Federal tax reform and your property taxes The deadline for Texas property owners to pay 2017 property taxes is Jan. 31, 2018. But Texas property owners who wait until January 2018 to make that payment may not be able to deduct the full amount their federal income ...
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- Timeline Photos Get involved in the tax rate setting process where you live!
It's coming In August or September.
That's when our elected officials of each taxing entity in Texas adopt tax rates.
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