The exemptions outlined in this section are collectively considered "Residence Homestead" exemptions. See below for details regarding each exemption and to check your eligibility. The amount your annual property tax is reduced will vary depending on: the type of exemption, value of your property, and where it is located in the county. Click here for more information regarding Texas property exemptions.
This is the most common exemption claimed as it has few restrictions. The primary requirements are that you:
There's an application process for receiving the exemption. For a copy of the application click here. |
This exemption is available to those homeowners who are recognized as being disabled by the Social Security Administration. In addition to the meeting the criteria for the General Residence Homestead Exemption, stated above, the property owner must meet the following requirements:
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This exemption is available to those homeowners who are 65 years of age or older. In order to qualify for this exemption, the property owner needs to meet the following requirements:
There's an application process for receiving the exemption. For a copy of the application click here. |
This exemption is available to those homeowners who are 55 years of age or older and are a surviving spouse of an individual who was at least 65. In order to qualify for this exemption, the property owner needs to meet the following requirements:
There's an application process for receiving the exemption. For a copy of the application click here. |
In order to qualify for this exemption, the property owner needs to meet the following requirements:
b. You must receive a rating of individual unemployability. There's an application process for receiving the exemption. For a copy of the application click here. |
In order to qualify for this exemption, the property owner needs to meet the following requirements:
b. They must have been receiving a rating of individual unemployability. There's an application process for receiving the exemption. For a copy of the application click here. |
*If you wish to transfer your school tax percentages from your old county to Brazoria County, you will need to provide a Tax Ceiling Certificate (aka Portability Certificate), from your prior county's appraisal district.
**If you wish transfer your 100% Disabled Veteran Exemption from your old county to Brazoria County, you will need provide an Exemption Proration Letter from your prior county's appraisal district.
**If you wish transfer your 100% Disabled Veteran Exemption from your old county to Brazoria County, you will need provide an Exemption Proration Letter from your prior county's appraisal district.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This page is intended as a "general purpose" guide to help you apply for exemptions in which you qualify. Your situation may fall outside the scope and limitations of this guide and, therefore, may be subject to additional requirements. Please contact our office directly for instructions that most appropriately relate to your particular situation. Following the steps on this page IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF EXEMPTION APPROVAL. ALL APPLICATIONS AND ATTACHMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO ENFORCEMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH BY THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.