A homestead exemption removes part of the value from the assessed value of your property and lowers your property taxes. The homestead exemp- tion provides a reduction in property taxes to qualified senior or disabled citizens, or a surviving spouse, on the dwelling that is that.This application is for use in claiming residence homestead exemptions pursuant to Tax Code Sections 11.13, 11.131, 11.132, 11.133 , 11.134, and 11.432. Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact our office.