02/03/2026
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ: ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ & ๐๐ด ๐๐
๐ฒ๐บ๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป forms due by ๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐น ๐ฏ๐ฌ๐๐ต
Donโt forget to file your Homestead/ Ag Exemption applications before the end of April.
Homestead and Agricultural exemptions can save significant amounts of money on your property taxes. If you are eligible and looking to take advantage of those savings, you must file those forms by April 30th.
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Texas Homestead exemptions provide tax relief for a homeownerโs primary residence. The appraised value of your home may be reduced, giving you a lower overall tax bill. Exemptions may also include Age or Disability exemptions may apply to school and county taxes. Tax Code 11.13
Form 50-114
Disabled Veteranโs or Survivorโs Exemption Application (Spouse of Child) Tax Code 11.22
Form - 50-135
You may go to your local County Appraisal District site for Forms or to the Texas State Comptrollerโs site (Link is included below). The form numbers will be the same whether they are on the County site or Comptroller site. Your forms must be received by the local appraisal district by April 30. Late applications may be accepted but penalties may apply.
๐๐ด ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป (also known as Ag Exemption)
Not an Exemption but provides significant monetary Tax benefits. It is a special-use valuation (productivity value), not an exemption (as has been referred to for may years).
To apply, youโll need to file an application with your local appraisal district.
Form 50-165 (1-d Agricultural Appraisal)
Form 50-129 (1-d-1 (Open Space) Agricultural Use Appraisal. This also includes Apiary - (Bees)
Form 50-167 (1-d-1 (Open Space) Timberland Appraisal
Form 50-281 (Restricted-Use) Timberland Appraisal
Notice of Protest
File this document and all supporting documentation with the appraisal district office in the county in which the property is taxable. Do not file this
document with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Form 50-132-A
Appointment of Agent for Property Tax Matters
This form is used to appoint someone to represent you regarding property tax matters
Form 50-162
Texas Comptroller Tax Forms & Applications
https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/forms/
Information about various Tax Exemption benefits and guidelines
https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/docs/
If you have questions or want help determining exemptions you may qualify for, donโt hesitate to reach out. Christine Lesko Real Estate Group 281-507-2259
