Texas Over-65 / Disabled Homestead Property Tax Exemption

About This Program

Homeowners who are 65 or older, or who qualify as disabled, receive additional property tax exemptions on top of the standard homestead exemption. The City of Dallas raised its over-65/disabled exemption to $175,000 effective tax year 2025. State law also freezes school district taxes at the age-65 level, preventing future increases regardless of appraised value increases.

City of Dallas $175,000 exemption at roughly 0.75% city rate saves approximately $1,312/year. Plus school tax freeze.

Key Details

• City of Dallas: $175,000 exemption for over-65 or disabled (2025)
• State law freezes school district taxes at age 65
• No income limit — available to all qualifying homeowners
• File at Dallas CAD by April 30 each year
• Disabled persons may also qualify simultaneously

How to Apply

Deadline: Apply by April 30; also includes property tax freeze on school taxes at age 65