Veteran Exemption

Veterans with Disabilities Get a Property Tax Break

Texas gives disabled veterans a property tax exemption based on their VA disability rating.

Texas gives disabled veterans a break on property taxes. The amount of the break goes up as the veteran's disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs goes up. A 100 percent rating may mean a full exemption on a primary home. The surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans may also qualify for the exemption.

To apply, contact the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD). DCAD is the office that sets property values in Dallas County. You can reach them at dcad.org or 214-631-0910. The exact amounts can change when state law changes, so confirm current figures with DCAD when you apply.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller – Property Tax Exemptions

More Dallas County notes

Property Tax Basics

Who Appraises Your Property in Dallas County

The Dallas Central Appraisal District sets the value of your property each year, and that value drives your tax bill.

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Homestead Exemption

The Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Taxes

Texas law requires school districts to exempt $140,000 of your home's value from school property taxes if you qualify.

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Age 65 / Disability Exemption

Extra Tax Break for Seniors and Disabled Homeowners

If you are 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability, you get an additional $60,000 off your home's school-taxable value.

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Protest / ARB

You Can Fight Your Appraisal Every Year

If you disagree with DCAD's value of your property, you have the right to protest before an Appraisal Review Board.

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