Property Tax Exemptions with Travis County Appraisal District (TCAD) 

Understanding Property Tax Exemptions in Travis County 

The Travis County Tax Appraisal District (TCAD) offers various property tax exemptions to eligible property owners, reducing their tax burden. These exemptions include options for homeowners, such as homestead, disability, and senior citizen exemptions.
Non-profit organizations (including charities, schools, hospitals, and veterans’ groups) and property owners with limited mineral or business property are generally exempt from property taxes. Property owners can apply through the TCAD to ensure they receive the tax relief they qualify for

The Travis County Appraisal District (TCAD) provides the General Homestead Exemption for owner-occupied residential properties, reducing taxable value and lowering property taxes:

  • Homeowners must occupy the property as their primary residence.
  • The exemption is automatically applied to the appraised value of the property, with the amount varying based on the property value.
  • The exemption must be renewed annually to maintain eligibility.

For homeowners 65 or older, the Over 65 Exemption offers a property tax “ceiling” to limit school taxes.

  • The exemption caps school district taxes at the level paid in the year the homeowner first qualified for the exemption, plus an additional amount for property value increases due to improvements made to the home.
  • Homeowners must provide proof of age and other documentation as required by TCAD.
  • The exemption can be transferred to a new home within Texas, subject to specific guidelines.

In 2023, the exemption includes a cap on school district taxes, similar to the Over 65 Exemption, allowing for increases due to home improvements. 100% disabled veterans are eligible for a full property tax exemption on their residence homestead:

  • You must be unable to engage in substantial gainful work due to a physical or mental impairment that lasts at least 12 months, according to Travis CAD.
  • The tax ceiling will automatically limit your school taxes to the amount paid when you qualified for the exemption, with possible increases for home improvements.
  • If you move to a new home within the same taxing unit, you can transfer your tax ceiling based on your previous home’s school tax ceiling as per Travis County Tax Appraisal District.

You may be eligible for the Disabled Person Homestead Exemption if you meet specific criteria based on Travis County Appraisal District guidelines. This exemption provides a tax ceiling that limits your school taxes, based on the year you qualify.

  • You must be unable to engage in substantial gainful work due to a physical or mental impairment that lasts at least 12 months, according to Travis CAD.
  • The tax ceiling will automatically limit your school taxes to the amount paid when you qualified for the exemption, with possible increases for home improvements.
  • If you move to a new home within the same taxing unit, you can transfer your tax ceiling based on your previous home’s school tax ceiling as per Travis County Tax Appraisal District.

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