Affidavit as Proof of Eligibility for Residence Homestead Exemption - hcad 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering your Account Number and Tax Year at the top of the form. This information is crucial for processing your application.
  3. Fill in your Owner's Name, Current Mailing Address, City, State, ZIP code, and Birth Date. Ensure that all details are accurate to avoid delays.
  4. Provide your Driver's License/State ID Number or SSN. Remember to attach a copy of your Texas driver's license or state-issued ID card as required.
  5. Indicate the Percent Ownership in Property and any Other Owner's Name if applicable. This helps clarify ownership status.
  6. In the affidavit section, clearly state your name and confirm that the property is your principal residence. Include the Property Address and Legal Description.
  7. Select any exemptions that apply to you by checking the appropriate boxes. If claiming a disability exemption, ensure you attach necessary documentation.
  8. Finally, execute this affidavit before a Notary Public to validate your application. Make sure all statements are true to avoid legal issues.

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A general homestead exemption in Texas can save you money on property taxes by lowering the taxable value of your home by up to $100,000 for school taxes. Senior homeowners, disabled homeowners, disabled veterans, and military or first responder spouses can claim additional exemptions.
Voters approved a homestead exemption of $100,000 up from $40,000 in November 2023. The tax cut package also allowed for school districts maintenance and operations property tax rate to be lowered by 10.7 cents per $100 of a propertys valuation.
The Tax Code allows a chief appraiser to approve the following late exemption applications, which may result in a refund: residence homesteads (Tax Code Section 11.431); veterans organization exemption (Tax Code Section 11.438); and. disabled veterans exemption (Tax Code Section 11.439).
TO VERIFY. Your verification must include a valid Texas drivers license or ID card with an address that matches your property. Action on your verification will occur within 90 days from the date it is received.
A 20% optional homestead exemption is given to all homeowners in Harris County. If the value of your home is $100,000, applying the exemption will decrease its taxable value for Harris County taxes from $100,000 to $80,000.

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION Attach a copy of each property owners drivers license or state-issued personal identification certificate. The address listed on the drivers license or state-issued personal identification certificate must correspond to the property address for which the exemption is requested.
If you are a homeowner age 65 or over or disabled, you can stop a judgment or tax sale, or defer (postpone) paying delinquent property taxes on your homestead for as long as you own it and live in it.
Now, lets apply the standard Homestead Exemption of $100,000. Your new taxable value would be $150,000: $150,000 x 1.5% = $2,250 annually. In this example, the Homestead Exemption saves you $1,500 per year in property taxes.

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