Property Tax Exemptions with Bell County Appraisal District (Bell CAD) 

The homestead exemption applies to owner-occupied residential properties, reducing their taxable value and lowering property taxes. Homeowners over 65 benefits from a property tax ceiling, which limits school taxes to the amount paid in the first year they qualify for the exemption. Additionally, 100% disabled veterans are eligible for a full exemption on their homestead property taxes. To qualify, they must provide documentation from the Department of Veterans Affairs confirming 100% disability compensation due to a service-connected disability or a determination of individual unemployability.

Bell CAD Property Tax Exemptions 

The Bell County Appraisal District (Bell CAD) provides the General Homestead Exemption to reduce taxable value for owner-occupied residential properties:

  • Homeowners must occupy the property as their primary residence.
  • The exemption reduces the appraised value, lowering property taxes, with amounts varying based on the taxing entity.
  • Applications must be submitted, and eligibility must be maintained annually.

This exemption benefits homeowners aged 65 or older by capping school district taxes.

  • Taxes are frozen at the amount paid in the year of qualification, with adjustments for home improvements.
  • Homeowners must provide proof of age to qualify.
  • The tax ceiling can be transferred to another home within Texas under BCAD guidelines.

This exemption provides significant property tax relief for veterans with disabilities.

  • 100% disabled veterans are eligible for a full property tax exemption on their residence homestead.
  • Veterans must submit documentation from the Department of Veterans Affairs to prove 100% disability or unemployability
  • School taxes are capped for partially disabled veterans under certain conditions.

Homeowners with disabilities may qualify for this exemption to reduce taxable value.

  • Eligibility requires documentation of a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits work capabilities.
  • A tax ceiling limits school taxes to the amount paid in the year of qualification.
  • Tax ceilings can transfer to a new residence under BCAD rules.

Certain non-profit organizations may qualify for property tax exemptions:

  • Eligible organizations include charitable, religious, youth development, non-profit private schools, hospitals, cemeteries, and veterans’ groups.
  • In 2022, BCAD processed 102 non-profit exemptions for qualifying organizations.

BCAD processed 24,457 exemption applications, including:

  • 12,421 General Homestead Exemptions
  • 3,481 Over 65 Exemptions
  • 668 Disabled Person Exemptions
  • 3,494 Disabled Veteran Exemptions (Status 1-4)
  • 4,291 Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemptions

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