Propert y Ta x
Form 50-126
Tax Deferral Adavit for 65 or Over or Disabled Homeowner
This affidavit may be used to defer collection of a tax, abate a suit to collect a delinquent tax, or abate a sale to foreclose a tax lien pursuant the provisions
of Section 33.06 of the Texas Property Tax Code. Such deferral or abatement only applies to property taxes as provided in Section 33.06. Your property
may still be subject to collection or foreclosure actions arising from other debts or liens including, but not limited to, mortgages or home loans. To obtain
professional assurance or guidance regarding your individual situation, the services of a competent professional should be sought.
Public Information Act - Section 552.147, Tex. Govt. Code, excepts Social Security numbers from disclosure. If this form is requested as public informa-
tion, your Social Security number will not be released.
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Appraisal district name
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Appraisal district address Phone (area code and number):
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF
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Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared __________________________________________________________ ,
known to me and who, being by me duly sworn, on oath deposed and said: “My name is _____________________________________________ .
I am (check one):
65 years of age or older, or
disabled. I own and occupy as my residence homestead the following property:
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I hereby exercise my right under Section 33.06, Texas Property Tax Code, to defer or abate any suit or pending sale* to collect taxes on this property until
such time as it ceases to be my residence homestead.”
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Signature of Affiant Social Security Number** DOB
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this the
________ day of _____________________________ , __________
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Notary Public, State of Texas
Continuing Tax Deferral by Surviving Spouse:
“I am the surviving spouse, age 55 or older, of the above deceased person whose residence homestead was the home listed above at the time of death.
I hereby exercise my right to continue this tax deferral until this property ceases to be my residence homestead.”
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Signature of Spouse Printed Name
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Date
* To abate a pending sale, the homeowner (or agent) must deliver to the chief appraiser, the tax collector for the taxing unit that requested the order to sale or the attorney
representing the taxing unit for collecting delinquent taxes and also to the officer charged with selling the property not later than the fifth day before the sale date.
** Your Social Security number is not subject to public disclosure according to Section 552.147, Tex. Govt. Code.
If you make a false statement on this application, you could be found guilty of a Class A misdemeanor or a state jail felony under Texas Penal Code Section 37.10.
For more information, visit our Web site:
www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/proptax
50-126 • 02-13/6 (33.06)
The Property Tax Assistance Division at the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts provides property tax
information and resources for taxpayers, local taxing entities, appraisal districts and appraisal review boards.
