Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Disabled Veterans May Owe No Property Tax in Harris County

Veterans rated 100% disabled by the VA may qualify for a full property tax exemption on their Harris County homestead.

Texas law gives veterans rated 100% disabled or unemployable by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs a full exemption on their residence homestead. That means zero property tax owed on the home if they qualify.

Veterans with lower disability ratings get partial exemptions in fixed dollar amounts: $5,000 for a 10–29% rating, $7,500 for 30–49%, $10,000 for 50–69%, and $12,000 for 70–99% (Tax Code Sec. 11.22). File with HCAD using their exemption forms — bring documentation of your VA disability rating. Apply as soon as you purchase your home. The exemption applies to all taxing units on the property. See hcad.org for the current application.

Source to confirm: HCAD – Veterans Exemptions

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