Veteran Benefits

Disabled Veterans Get Extra Property Tax Exemptions in Texas

Texas law gives disabled veterans a property tax exemption based on their VA disability rating, and a 100% rating can mean a full exemption on a primary home.

Hood County Money & Taxes

Texas disabled veteran exemptions are set by disability rating. A 10-29% rating removes up to $5,000 from taxable value. A 30-49% rating removes up to $7,500. A 50-69% rating removes up to $10,000. A 70-100% rating removes up to $12,000. Veterans with a 100% total disability rating may qualify for a full exemption on their residence homestead — meaning no property tax on that home.

To apply, file with Hood Central Appraisal District. You will need documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may also be eligible. Contact Hood CAD at 817-573-2471 or visit hoodcad.net for current forms.

Source to confirm: Hood Central Appraisal District — Exemption Information

More Hood County notes

Property Tax Savings

Homestead Exemption Cuts Your Property Tax Bill

If you own and live in your Hood County home, a homestead exemption can lower the value used to calculate your school tax bill by $100,000.

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Property Tax Protest

You Can Protest Your Appraisal Value Each Year

Hood County property owners who think their appraisal is too high can formally protest, and the deadline is usually May 15 or 30 days after the notice arrives.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ag Valuation Can Sharply Lower Taxes on Rural Land

Land used for farming, ranching, or timber can be taxed on its agricultural income value rather than its market value, which is often much lower.

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Building Rules

No County Building Permit Required in Most of Hood County

In unincorporated Hood County — outside city limits — you do not need a county building permit to build a home, but you still need septic, road access, and well permits.

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