Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Jefferson County Appraisal District

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Texas state law provides a mandatory $25,000 property tax exemption from the home value for homeowners age 65 and older. This exemption is in addition to the standard homestead exemption and permanently freezes school district taxes at the current amount.

Annual tax savings based on $25,000 exemption plus school tax freeze

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

Key Details

  • $25,000 additional exemption for seniors 65+
  • Permanent school district tax freeze
  • Available to all homeowners, no income limit
  • Apply with Jefferson County Appraisal District
  • Stacks with standard homestead exemption

How to Apply

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

Deadline: Apply by April 30 for current tax year

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