Over-65 Property Tax Ceiling

Matagorda County Appraisal District

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Texas homeowners age 65 or older receive a school tax ceiling that freezes the amount of school taxes owed on their homestead. The ceiling is set in the year you qualify and taxes cannot increase above that amount as long as you own and occupy the home.

School taxes frozen at year you turn 65; estimate assumes typical Bay City school tax rate

Key Details

  • School taxes frozen at age-65 level
  • No income requirement
  • Must be owner-occupied homestead
  • Ceiling remains as long as you own/occupy
  • File by April 30 of the year you turn 65

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Bay City, TX can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

Deadline: File by April 30 of the year you turn 65

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