Information only. Homestead Exemption Finder is not a government agency or tax adviser. Exemptions are granted by your county or local assessor, so confirm the rules and deadline with them.
Travis County, TX Homestead Exemption: How to File
How the homestead exemption and property tax relief work for homeowners in Travis County, Texas: the statewide program, where to file locally and how much you might save.
Counties, cities and school districts in Texas may add their own exemptions or set different rates. The office above lists what applies to Travis County homes.
The Texas statewide program
Residence Homestead Exemption
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Most homeownersSeniorsDisabilityVeterans
What it does
A school district exemption for your residence homestead, with additional exemptions for owners 65 or older and disabled owners.
Who qualifies
Owners who use the home as their principal residence.
Exempts the total appraised value of a qualifying veteran's residence homestead from property tax. A qualifying surviving spouse may keep the exemption.
Who qualifies
Veterans who receive 100% disability compensation from the VA for a service-connected disability and have a 100% disability rating or individual unemployability.
How to apply
Apply with your county appraisal district and include your VA documentation.