Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption lowers your taxable value

If Hunt County is your primary residence, a homestead exemption reduces the taxable value on your property tax bill.

You apply once through Hunt CAD. The exemption applies to your home only if it is your principal residence as of January 1 of the tax year. Once approved, the appraised value of your home cannot rise more than 10 percent per year regardless of market conditions.

Additional exemptions exist for residents who are over 65, disabled, or disabled veterans. Download the application form from hunt-cad.org or call 903-454-3510. Deadlines and exact dollar amounts change, so confirm the current deadline on the CAD site before filing.

Source to confirm: Hunt CAD — Official Site

More Hunt County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property tax bill

The Hunt County Appraisal District sets your property value; the Hunt County Tax Office sends the bill and collects payment — they are separate offices.

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Ag Valuation

Land taxed on farm use, not market value

Qualifying farmland and ranchland in Hunt County can be taxed based on what the land produces rather than what it would sell for.

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Protest Rights

You can protest your appraisal value each year

Hunt County property owners have the right to protest their appraised value before the Appraisal Review Board if they believe it is too high.

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OSSF / Septic

Septic systems outside city limits need a permit

Any new or replaced on-site sewage system in unincorporated Hunt County requires a permit before installation.

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