Texas Over-65 & Disabled Person Property Tax Exemption

About This Program

Texans age 65 or older, or those with a qualifying disability, receive an additional $60,000 school district property tax exemption on top of the standard homestead exemption, plus a school tax ceiling (freeze) that prevents school taxes from increasing. Harris County offers an additional $10,000 exemption for seniors/disabled. Property taxes on the homestead may be deferred entirely until the property is sold.

Additional $60,000 exemption at ~2.2% = ~$1,320 additional savings; plus tax ceiling locks school taxes at current level for life.

Key Details

• Must be 65+ or have qualifying disability as of January 1
• Additional $60,000 school district exemption on top of $100,000 homestead exemption
• School property tax freeze — never increases once cap is established
• Harris County adds $10,000 extra exemption for seniors/disabled
• Option to defer all property taxes until home is sold

How to Apply

Deadline: April 30