Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill

Texas law gives homeowners a $140,000 exemption from the school district portion of their property tax if the home is their primary residence.

Ector County Money & Taxes

If you own and live in your home in Ector County, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption. The state requires school districts to exempt $140,000 of your home's value from taxation. That can mean a meaningful reduction in your tax bill.

You apply through the Ector County Appraisal District using Form 50-114. The general deadline is before May 1. You can only claim a homestead exemption on one property — the one you actually live in. Check the ECAD website or call 432-332-6834 to confirm current deadlines.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller – Property Tax Exemptions

More Ector County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Ector County

The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax assessor-collector handles payments — they are two separate offices.

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Senior & Disabled Exemption

Extra Tax Break for Homeowners 65 or Older

Homeowners who are 65 or older or who are disabled get an additional $60,000 school district exemption and may qualify for a tax freeze.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

Landowners who use their Ector County property for farming or ranching can apply to have it taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for.

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Mineral Rights

In Ector County, Mineral Rights and Surface Rights Are Often Separate

When you buy land in Ector County, you may not own the oil and gas below it — those rights are often already owned by someone else.

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