Tarrant County, TX: homestead & property-tax exemptions
How to claim property-tax exemptions in Tarrant County (Fort Worth area): who qualifies, the deadline, where to file, documents, re-filing and appeals.
Exemptions available
- TAD's homestead page covers the general residence homestead (including heir owners), over-65, disabled person, 100% disabled veteran, donated residence of a partially disabled veteran, and surviving spouses of armed services members and first responders killed on duty. [1]
- State-mandated school exemptions apply ($140,000 general; additional $60,000 for 65+/disabled). See the Texas page. [2]
Statewide exemption details: Texas guide.
Who qualifies
- Texas rules apply: you must have an ownership interest and use the home as your principal residence. [2]
Deadline
- Texas general deadline: before May 1. Late homestead applications: see the Texas page. [2]
Where and how to file
- Online through TAD's form, which redirects to TrueRoll. TAD doesn't receive the application until you press Submit. [1]
- Or download Form 50-114 and mail it (PO Box 185579, Fort Worth, TX 76181-0579), hand-deliver or use the drop box (2500 Handley-Ederville Road, Fort Worth), or email it. [1]
Documents needed
- A copy of your Texas DPS driver's license or personal identification certificate. The address must match the homestead address (a license to carry or election ID certificate isn't accepted). [1]
- 100% disabled veteran: VA documentation showing 100% compensation for a service-connected disability (with effective date and rating). [1]
- Donated residence of a partially disabled veteran: VA documentation of the disability percentage and proof of donation by a charitable organization. [1]
Do you need to re-file?
- Not verified on TAD's site yet. Texas appraisal districts generally don't require annual reapplication unless the chief appraiser asks (see the Texas page). [3]
Appeal deadline
- Texas protest rule: May 15 or 30 days after the notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later. [4]
Not verified yet
- TAD-specific reapplication policy.
- Local-option homestead percentages adopted by Tarrant County taxing units.
Population: 2,230,708 (July 1, 2024 estimate) [5]
Other Texas counties
Sources
- Tarrant Appraisal District: Homestead Exemption Last checked 2026-10-21
- Texas Comptroller: Property Tax Exemptions Last checked 2026-10-21
- Dallas Central Appraisal District: FAQ - Ownership / Exemptions (PDF) Last checked 2026-10-21
- Texas Comptroller: Appraisal Protests and Appeals Last checked 2026-10-21
- U.S. Census Bureau, county population estimates 2020-2024 (co-est2024-alldata.csv) Last checked 2026-10-21