Texas Homestead Property Tax Exemption ($100,000)

About This Program

Texas law mandates a $100,000 homestead exemption from the appraised value of a primary residence for school district property taxes. The City of Dallas and Dallas County also offer additional local exemptions. Qualifying homeowners see meaningful annual property tax savings, which improves housing affordability and available funds for home repair.

Reduces taxable value by $100,000 for school taxes. At Dallas-area school tax rates of roughly 1.0–1.3%, this saves approximately $1,000–$1,300/year.

Key Details

• $100,000 off taxable home value for school district taxes
• Must be your primary Texas residence
• File once — exemption carries forward automatically
• Apply by April 30 at Dallas CAD (dallascad.org)
• Additional city/county exemptions may also apply

How to Apply

Deadline: Apply by April 30 each year; one-time filing holds perpetually