Homestead Exemption

How to Lower Your Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption

If your home is your primary residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

El Paso County Money & Taxes

A homestead exemption removes part of your home's value before taxes are calculated. School districts in Texas must give homeowners a $140,000 exemption on their primary home. Other local taxing units can add more on top of that. There is no fee to apply.

You can only claim a homestead exemption on the home where you live. The general filing deadline is April 30. Once approved, the exemption renews automatically. Homeowners 65 and older or those with disabilities qualify for additional exemptions. File through the El Paso Central Appraisal District.

Source to confirm: El Paso Central Appraisal District — Exemptions

More El Paso County notes

Property Tax Basics

Who Appraises Your Home for Taxes in El Paso County

The El Paso Central Appraisal District sets the value on your property, and that value drives what you owe in property taxes.

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Appraisal Cap

Your Appraised Value Can Only Rise 10% Per Year with a Homestead

Texas law limits how fast a homestead property's taxable value can grow each year, which protects owners in fast-rising markets.

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Unincorporated County

Living Outside City Limits in El Paso County Means No Zoning

If your property is in unincorporated El Paso County — outside any city — there are no county zoning rules and the county cannot issue building permits.

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City vs. County Jurisdiction

The City's ETJ Reaches Beyond Its Official Limits

El Paso has an ETJ — a zone just outside city limits where some city rules still apply to land development.

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