If you own your home on Jan. 1 and it is your primary residence, the greater of 12.5 percent of the appraised value or five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) of the residential homestead of all persons shall be exempt from city property taxes.
If you are 65 on Jan. 1 an additional $45,000 exemption on the value may be applied for at the appraisal district. When you file for the Senior Exemption, the amount you pay for property tax freezes and will not go higher, even when the value of your home increases. You may also be eligible for a disabled or disabled veteran exemption and should contact your appraisal district:
Dallas County Appraisal District (DCAD)
214-653-7811
Tarrant County Appraisal District (TAD)
817-284-0024