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A property owner qualifies for the over 65 exemption effective January 1 of any year in which he or she turns 65 or purchases a residence after they are already 65 or older. Every school district is required to exempt up to $10,000 of the assessed value; and to place a freeze ceiling on their tax amount.

An over-65 or disabled person exemption can be transferred by the property owner at any time during the year to a new property in Texas.

A property owner qualifies for the over 65 exemption effective January 1 of any year in which he or she turns 65 or purchases a residence after they are already 65 or older. Every school district is required to exempt up to $10,000 of the assessed value; and to place a freeze ceiling on their tax amount.

For persons age 65 or older or disabled, Tax Code Section 11.13(c) requires school districts to provide an additional $10,000 residence homestead exemption. Tax Code Section 11.13(d) allows any taxing unit to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption. This local option exemption cannot be less than $3,000.

District Clerk's Office: Divorce records in Galveston are usually maintained by the Galveston County District Clerk's Office. You can visit their website or contact them directly to inquire about obtaining divorce records.

As a senior citizen, you probably will end up paying property taxes for as long as you are a homeowner. However, depending on the state you live in and often once you hit your 60s (usually around the ages of 61 to 65), you may be eligible for a property tax exemption.

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