Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

About This Program

Texas homeowners age 65 or older receive an additional $140,000 homestead exemption (plus $60,000 additional for over-65 or disabled) from school district property taxes. Gatesville and Coryell County also offer optional senior exemptions that can further reduce property tax burden.

Savings calculated based on $25,000 exemption at local school tax rate

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

• Automatic $140,000 school district homestead exemption plus an additional $60,000 for over-65 or disabled homeowners at age 65
• No income limits, available to all seniors
• Optional city and county exemptions may apply
• Apply once with appraisal district, renews automatically
• Also freezes school taxes at age 65 level

How to Apply

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

Deadline: Apply with appraisal district year-round