How to Apply for a Texas Residence Homestead Exemption
A Texas residence-homestead application is a request for the appraisal district to determine whether a property and applicant qualify for one or more exemptions. The application does not create a fixed savings amount, and FairPath does not determine eligibility.Source review: August 13, 2026.
Property-tax rules and account-specific dates can change. The homeowner's current notice and the responsible appraisal district control.1. Start with the current statewide formThe Texas Comptroller publishes Form 50-114, Application for Residence Homestead Exemption.
Use the current form or the responsible appraisal district's current application system. Do not rely on an older form, exemption amount, or document checklist copied from an undated article.2. Identify the appraisal district and property accountApplications are filed with the appraisal district in the county where the property is located.
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