HOW TO FILE YOUR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
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It is time to file for your 2021 homestead exemption! If you have owned and resided in your home since January 1, 2021 and if you haven’t claimed a homestead exemption on any other property, you are eligible to file a 2021 homestead exemption.
How to File Your Homestead Exemption:
Step 1: Ensure that your home address on your Texas Drivers License or Texas State ID matches that of your new home. THIS IS REQUIRED! https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txdl/
Step 2: Complete the hard copy mailed to you by your county appraisal district or apply online by visiting (CHOOSE APPROPRIATE COUNTY)
Dallas County Appraisal District, www.dcad.org
Collin County Appraisal District, www.collincad.org
Denton County Appraisal District, www.dentoncad.com
Rockwall County Appraisal District, www.rockwallcad.com
Tarrant County Appraisal District, www.tad.org
Step 3: Find your property by using the Search Appraisal Tab and enter your last name or Search by Address
Click on the FILE HOMESTEAD ELECTRONICALLY and follow the prompts, if eligible to file online
Note that some counties require you to print the application and mail in the completed form
A complete application must be filed with the appropriate county between January 1, 2021 and April 30, 2021.
IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE PART OF A JOINT OWNERSHIP OF A PROPERTY BUT ARE UNMARRIED, A SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL IS REQUIRED.
WARNING: Please be aware of junk mail schemes! The sale of property is public information so you may receive calls or mail from so-called service providers who will offer to file your exemption for a fee. Please do not engage any of these services as filing for a homestead exemption is a free process.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!