Property Tax Exemptions with Dallas County Appraisal District (DCAD) 

HCAD Property Tax Exemptions 


The Dallas County Appraisal District (DCAD) offers various property tax exemptions to eligible property owners, helping reduce their tax burden. Exemptions may include homestead, disability, and senior citizen exemptions, among others. Property owners can apply through the DCAD to ensure they receive the tax relief they qualify for.


The Dallas County Appraisal District (DCAD) offers the Residence Homestead Exemption to eligible homeowners, reducing their property tax. Here are key points about the application and requirements:

  • Homeowners must occupy and own the property on the date of exemption request, without claiming another homestead exemption.
  • Applicants must provide a valid ID, proof of residency, and additional documents depending on their situation, like disability or military service.
  • Falsifying exemption claims can lead to criminal charges, including a Class A misdemeanor or state jail felony.

The Age 65 or Older Homestead Exemption provides tax relief for seniors, limiting certain property taxes through the Dallas County Appraisal District (DCAD).

  • Tax Ceiling limits school taxes to the amount you paid when qualifying, with the possibility of caps for other taxes by local entities like Dallas CAD.
  • Through ceiling transfer, you can transfer your school tax ceiling to a new home within Texas by requesting a certificate from the Dallas County Appraisal District (DCAD).
  • You cannot claim both the Age 65 or Older Exemption and the Disabled Person Exemption from the same taxing unit in the same year.

You may be eligible for the Disabled Person Homestead Exemption if you meet specific criteria based on Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas County Tax Appraisal District.

Disabled veterans with a 100% disability rating from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) qualify for an exemption on the total appraised value of their residence homestead. This exemption, available from 2009 onward, applies to service-connected disabilities and individual unemployability.

  • The exemption applies if you receive 100% disability compensation from the VA due to a service-connected disability.
  • A Dallas County Appraisal District application is required, along with documentation such as your V.A. award letter or equivalent proof.
  • Surviving spouses of eligible veterans also qualify for this exemption, but surviving children do not.

A Surviving Spouse may qualify for an extension of the tax ceiling if their deceased spouse was receiving the Disabled Person Exemption. The Surviving Spouse must meet specific eligibility criteria to continue benefiting from the tax ceiling.

  • The deceased spouse must have been receiving the Disability Exemption on the residence homestead according to Dallas County Appraisal District guidelines.
  • The Surviving Spouse must be at least 55 years old at the time of the spouse’s death, with proof of ownership in the property.
  • You must provide the proof of death of your spouse to qualify for the exemption extension through the Dallas County Tax Appraisal Office.

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