First, apply to HCAD for the exemption. We will send an application for the homestead exemption, or you may obtain the form directly from HCAD online at .hcad/ or by calling 713-957-7800. Once the exemption is approved by HCAD, the refund will be processed directly to the name and address on the tax roll.
FILING INSTRUCTIONS File this form and all supporting documentation in the tax year for which the exemption is requested with the Tarrant Appraisal District - Attention: Exemption Division By Mail: PO Box 185579 Fort Worth, TX 76181-0579 or at the TAD Dropbox Location: 2500 Handley-Ederville Road, Fort Worth, TX 76118.
Harris County Online Application. Apply using the Form 11.13 with a scanned copy of your Texas Driver's License. Mobile App. You can also file your exemption using their mobile app in Android or in iOS with a photo of your Texas Driver's License.
School taxes: If you qualify for the homestead exemption, you will receive at least a $15,000 homestead exemption on the value of your home for school district taxes. County taxes: Harris County provides a 20% optional homestead exemption to homeowners within the area.
At the Harris County Appraisal District website of .hcad you can look up your account and see which if any exemptions have been applied to your account.
There are multiple ways to file a Homestead Exemption application Form 50-114, however the online option is the fastest, and details are provided in the transcript below.
A 20% optional homestead exemption is given to all homeowners in Harris County. If the value of your home is $100,000, applying the exemption will decrease its taxable value for Harris County taxes from $100,000 to $80,000.
A homestead exemption is an exemption that removes all or a portion of value from your residence homestead as authorized by the State or adopted by a local taxing unit. A homestead exemption also limits the increase of your appraised value to 10% annually.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION Attach a copy of each property owner's driver's license or state-issued personal identification certificate. The address listed on the driver's license or state-issued personal identification certificate must correspond to the property address for which the exemption is requested.