If you received a letter from the County Appraisal District, don’t ignore it! A new Texas law requires homeowners to reverify their homestead exemption every five years—and if you don’t respond, you could end up paying higher property taxes.
What You Need to Know:
✅ Homestead Exemption Perks: Lowers your property taxes on your PRIMARY residence by reducing your taxable home value by up to $100,000 (for school taxes).
✅ New Rule: Counties must now verify eligibility at least once every five years.
✅ Reverification Notices: Sent to select homeowners in late December or early January with a 30-day deadline to respond.
✅ Miss the Deadline? Your exemption may be removed before April 15, meaning you’ll be taxed on your home’s full market value.
Check Your Homestead Exemption Status:
Head to your county’s appraisal district website for a quick property search:
🔗 Find your county here
Lost Your Exemption? Here’s What to Do:
If your exemption was removed, you’ll need to reverify your primary residence. Make sure your driver’s license or state ID matches your home address to qualify.
Bottom Line:
🔹 Open & respond to any letters from the appraisal district!
🔹 Act fast to keep your exemption and avoid higher taxes.
🔹 Need help? Have questions? I’m happy to assist—let’s look out for each other!
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