In Texas, you may claim your primary residence as your homestead and file a homestead exemption with the county appraisal district for a reduction on your property taxes of about 12%.
Who: Any homeowner who is claiming the home (and only one home) as a primary residence.
Where: The form can be found on your local county appraisers Web site or you may call or visit for a copy.
When: This may be filed the January after you have owned the house and you have until April. If you miss the deadline for a previous year, you can file the next year. You only have to file once.
How: It's easy. Obtain a copy, fill it out and mail it in. No charges.
Careful: There are companies that will mail you a notice offering to do this for you for a small sum like $35. It only costs you the stamp. Do it yourself. It's easy.
Robin Scott, Broker. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.
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