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Propert y Ta x
Form 50-114
Application for Residence Homestead Exemption
50-114 • 04-12/21
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Appraisal District’s Name Phone (area code and number)
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Street Address, City, State, ZIP Code
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: This application is for use in claiming general homestead exemptions pursuant to Tax Code §11.13 and §11.131.
The exemptions apply to your residence homestead that you own and occupy as your principal residence. You must furnish all information and
documentation required by the application.
WHERE TO FILE: File the completed application and all required documents with the appraisal district for the county in which the property is
located.
APPLICATION DEADLINES: For homestead exemptions other than the age 65 and over or disabled person homestead exemptions provided in
Tax Code §11.13(c) and (d), you must le the completed application with all required documentation between January 1 and no later than April 30
of the year for which you are requesting an exemption. If you qualify for an age 65 and over homestead exemption provided in Tax Code §11.13(c)
or (d), you must apply for the exemption no later than the rst anniversary of the date you qualify for the exemption. If you qualify for a disabled
person homestead exemption provided in Tax Code §11.13(c) or (d), you must apply for the exemption no later than the rst anniversary of the
date you qualify for the exemption. Pursuant to Tax Code §11.431, you may le a late application for a residence homestead exemption, including
a 100% disabled veteran residence homestead exemption, after the deadline for ling has passed if it is led not later than one year after the
delinquency date for the taxes on the homestead.
WHEN NEW APPLICATION REQUIRED: Pursuant to Tax Code §11.43(c), if the chief appraiser grants your exemption(s), you do not need to
reapply annually. However, the chief appraiser may require you to le a new application to conrm your current qualication for the exemption(s)
by delivering to you a written notice that a new application is required, accompanied by an appropriate application form. Also, for most exemptions,
you must le a new application to claim an exemption that you qualify for in the future if you do not currently qualify.
DUTY TO NOTIFY: You have a duty to notify the chief appraiser when your entitlement to any exemption ends.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pursuant to Tax Code §11.45, after considering this application and all relevant information, the chief appraiser may request additional information
from you. You must provide the additional information within 30 days of the request or the application is denied. For good cause shown, the chief
appraiser may extend the deadline for furnishing the additional information by written order for a single period not to exceed 15 days.
STEP 1: State the year for which you are seeking exemption(s), the date you moved in, and your ownership status.
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State the year for which you are seeking exemption(s) State the date you began occupying the property as your principal residence
Do you own the property for which you are seeking an exemption? (check one): ........................................
Yes
No
STEP 2: Provide information regarding all owners of the property for which you are seeking exemption(s)
(attach additional sheets if needed).
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Owner’s Name (person completing application)
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Mailing Address
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City, State, and ZIP Code Phone (area code and number)
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Driver’s License, Personal ID Certicate, or Social Security Number* Birth Date** Percent Ownership in Property
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Other Owner’s Name(s) (if any) Birth Date** of Spouse (if applicable) Other Owner’s Percent Ownership
* Pursuant to Tax Code Section 11.43(f), you are required to furnish this information. A driver’s license number, personal identication certicate number, or social security
account number provided in an application for an exemption led with a chief appraiser is condential and not open to public inspection. The information may not be disclosed
to anyone other than an employee of the appraisal office who appraises property, except as authorized by Tax Code Section 11.48(b).
** Tax Code Section 11.43(m) allows a person who receives a general homestead exemption in a tax year to receive the age 65 or older exemption for an individual 65 years of
age or older in the next tax year on the same property without applying for the age 65 or older exemption if the person becomes 65 years of age in that next year as shown by
information in the records of the appraisal district that was provided to the appraisal district by the individual in an application for a general residence homestead exemption.
