Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your School Tax Bill

If your Erath County home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that cuts your taxable school district value.

Erath County Money & Taxes

Texas law lets you reduce your school district taxable value by $140,000 if the home is your primary residence as of January 1. You also get a 10% annual cap on how much the appraised value can rise each year once the exemption is in place.

To apply, file Form 50-114 with the Erath County Appraisal District. You need a copy of your Texas driver's license or ID showing the property address. The deadline is April 30, but late applications are accepted through January 31 of the following year. There is no fee to apply. Beware of any company that charges you to file — ECAD warns this is a scam.

Source to confirm: Erath CAD — Official Site

More Erath County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Erath County

The appraisal district sets your property value, but a separate tax office actually bills and collects what you owe.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Qualify for Ag Valuation

Farm and ranch land in Erath County can be taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for. That often means a much lower tax bill.

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Vehicle Registration

No Emissions Test Required to Register Your Car Here

Erath County is not in the Texas emissions-testing zone. You do not need a smog check to register your car here.

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Hunting Regulations

Deer Hunting in Erath County Has Antler Restrictions

Erath County falls under Texas North Zone deer rules, including a limit on how many wide-racked bucks you can take per season.

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