Homestead Act Information With Other Employees In Travis
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To qualify for the general residence homestead exemption, a home must meet the definition of a residence homestead and an individual must have an ownership interest in the property and use the property as the individual's principal residence.
Travis County offers a 20% homestead exemption, the maximum allowed by law. The Commissioners Court also offers an additional $85,500 exemption for homesteads of those 65 years and older or are disabled.
Sec. 25.025. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN HOME ADDRESS INFORMATION. (28) a current or former attorney for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
“A homestead exemption saved the average Travis County property owner $1,876 on their taxes in 2023,” added Mann. “Exemptions continue to be the easiest and fastest way to lower your property tax bill.”
Exemption Status LookUp Under 'Property Search,' type in the address or Quick Reference ID Number of the property. Click on the Owner Information that populates pertaining to the property you are searching. On the Details page, under 'More Resources' select 'Exemption Status LookUp.
A general residence homestead exempts a portion of your residence homestead's value from taxation, potentially lowering your taxes.
Both owners must sign the application form and, if both owners otherwise qualify, the homestead exemption will be granted for the entire home. This process is as simple as any other married couple or single individual applying for the exemption.
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.
