Texas Over-65 / Disabled Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) / City of Dallas
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Texas Over-65 / Disabled Homestead Property Tax Exemption in its Dallas, TX research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
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.
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Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Dallas, TX, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Dallas, Major Systems Repair Program (MSRP) Up to $24,000
- City of Dallas, Emergency Home Rehabilitation (EHR) Up to $10,000 grant
- City of Dallas, Dallas Tomorrow Fund (DTF) Up to $20,000 grant
- City of Dallas, People Helping People Program Up to $5,000 in materials
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
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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.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- 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: Apply by April 30; also includes property tax freeze on school taxes at age 65
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Texas Over-65 / Disabled Homestead Property Tax Exemption in Dallas, TX?
The Grant Map record states: City of Dallas: $175,000 exemption (2025); additional state/school exemptions. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Texas Over-65 / Disabled Homestead Property Tax Exemption in Dallas?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Texas Over-65 / Disabled Homestead Property Tax Exemption in Dallas, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) / City of Dallas; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 214-631-0910. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by April 30; also includes property tax freeze on school taxes at age 65.
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