Travis County, TX: homestead & property-tax exemptions

How to claim property-tax exemptions in Travis County (Austin area): who qualifies, the deadline, where to file, documents, re-filing and appeals.

Last checked 2026-10-21 · 4 official sources

File with

Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD)

Official exemption page →

Exemptions available

TCAD lists the general homestead, over-65 (and surviving spouse), disabled person, 100% disabled veteran, partial disabled veteran, donated residence, surviving spouse of armed services member, and (as of Jan. 1, 2026) homestead destroyed by fire exemptions. ^[1]
Partial disabled-veteran exemption: may vary from $5,000 to $12,000 depending on VA documentation. A disabled veteran who is 65 or older, blind in one or both eyes, or has lost use of one or both limbs may qualify for the $12,000 maximum regardless of rating. ^[1]

Statewide exemption details: Texas guide.

Texas rules apply: you must have an ownership interest and use the home as your principal residence. ^[2]

Texas general deadline: before May 1. Late homestead applications: see the Texas page. ^[2]
Homestead destroyed by fire: the application must be filed within 180 days of the fire. ^[1]

By mail, online, or at TCAD's office (850 East Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78752). TCAD acts on applications within 90 days of receipt. ^[1]

A driver's license or state-issued ID with the same address as the property. ^[1]
Disabled person: documentation of your disability, such as a current Social Security disability determination. 100% disabled veteran: current VA documentation. ^[1]

You don't have to reapply unless the chief appraiser requests a new application in writing, you move, or your qualifications change. ^[1]

Texas protest rule: May 15 or 30 days after the notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later. ^[3]

Local-option homestead percentages adopted by Travis County, the City of Austin, and other taxing units.

Population: 1,363,767 (July 1, 2024 estimate) ^[4]