Homestead Exemption

How to Apply for a Homestead Exemption in Tarrant County

Homeowners who live in their Tarrant County home can apply for a homestead exemption to lower their property tax bill.

A homestead exemption reduces the taxable value of your home. You file once with the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) — there is no fee. You must own the home and live in it as your main residence.

Extra exemptions are available if you are 65 or older, have a disability, or are a disabled veteran. A homestead also caps how much your appraised value can rise each year — the limit is 10 percent. Apply at tad.org or call TAD's exemption line at 817-284-4063.

Source to confirm: TAD – Applying for a Homestead Exemption

More Tarrant County notes

Property Appraisal

Who Appraises Your Property in Tarrant County

The Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) sets the value of your property each year, and that value determines how much tax you owe.

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Appraisal Cap

The 10% Cap on Your Home's Appraised Value in Tarrant County

Once you have a homestead exemption on file, TAD can raise your home's appraised value by no more than 10% per year.

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Tax Protest

How to Protest Your Property Tax Value in Tarrant County

If you think TAD overvalued your property, you can protest — the deadline is generally May 15 or 30 days after your notice arrives.

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Mineral Taxes

How Mineral Rights Are Taxed in Tarrant County

Mineral interests in Tarrant County count as real property and are taxed just like land or a house.

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