The place in which one resides; abode or home 2. Someone's residency in a particular place, especially in a country, is the fact that they live there or that they are officially allowed to live there.To be considered a Texas resident for tuition purposes, students must have clearly established a domicile in Texas for the 12 months preceding enrollment. Noun the place, especially the house, in which a person lives or resides; dwelling; home: Their residence is in New York City. Residency from, is the start date. When you move into the apartment. Noun. any address at which you dwell more than temporarily. Bought a primary residence within the past year in Texas? It's time to file for your Texas Homestead Exemption. Only a homeowner's principal residence qualifies.