Texas / Travis County Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Travis Central Appraisal District / Texas Comptroller
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Texas / Travis County Homestead Property Tax Exemption in its Austin, TX research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Texas law requires school districts to provide a $100,000 homestead exemption from property taxes. Travis County also offers a 20% homestead exemption (the maximum allowed by state law) on top of that. Together these substantially reduce annual property tax bills for owner-occupied primary residences. Application is one-time and transfers with ownership if refiled.
Not a direct cash grant, reduces taxable assessed value. $100,000 school district exemption + 20% county exemption. Annual savings vary by property value and tax rate; typically $2,000-$5,000/year for an average Austin home.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Austin, TX, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- GO REPAIR! Grant Program Up to $20,000
- Minor Home Repair Grant Program Up to $7,500
- Architectural Barrier Removal Program Up to $20,000
- Home Rehabilitation / Reconstruction Loan Program Up to $75,000 rehab / $350,000 reconstruction
Key Details
- $100,000 school tax exemption + 20% Travis County exemption
- Must own and occupy as primary residence on Jan. 1
- No income limit, available to all Austin homeowners
- Apply once at Travis CAD; file by April 30
- Call Travis CAD at 512-834-9138 or visit traviscad.org
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: April 30 annually (late applications accepted with conditions)
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Texas / Travis County Homestead Property Tax Exemption in Austin?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Texas / Travis County Homestead Property Tax Exemption in Austin, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with Travis Central Appraisal District / Texas Comptroller; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 512-834-9138. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: April 30 annually (late applications accepted with conditions).
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