Texas / Travis County Homestead Property Tax Exemption

About This Program

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.

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

Deadline: April 30 annually (late applications accepted with conditions)