Do you need to verify your homestead exemption?
November 2024 with the Travis Central Appraisal District
Homestead Verification Program Kicks Off This Month
Travis County property owners who claim a homestead exemption on their property are set to begin receiving notices this month requesting they verify they are still eligible to receive those benefits.
Letters from the Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) will start appearing in mailboxes this week for property owners who began claiming their exemptions between 1970 and 2009. To verify their eligibility, property owners must complete an exemption verification and provide a copy of their Texas driver's license or ID with an address that matches their property.
State law now requires that appraisal districts verify that a property owner remains eligible to claim a homestead exemption every five years. More than 255,000 properties in Travis County are currently claiming a homestead exemption. To ease the process for appraisal district staff and property owners, TCAD will verify exemptions using a phased approach over the next 5 years.
Property owners who receive a notice must verify their eligibility to maintain their exemption benefits in 2025. Deadlines will vary, depending on the exemptions on the property. Property owners who believe their exemptions have been removed in error can contact the TCAD homestead exemption helpline at 512-873-1560 for assistance.
More information on the verification process can be found at traviscad.org/verify.
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