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Enter your Denton County property address to check your current exemption status on file with DCAD.

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📖 Texas Homestead Exemptions — Quick Overview

Texas offers several exemptions that reduce the taxable value of your home. Many homeowners — especially retirees — qualify for multiple exemptions but only have one applied.

All Homeowners

General Homestead (HS)

Reduces your school district taxable value by $100,000. Required for all other exemptions — must be your primary residence.

Saves ~$1,000–$1,300/yr

Age 65 or Older

Over-65 Exemption (OV65)

Adds $10,000 school district reduction plus freezes your school district taxes at the year you turned 65. This tax ceiling is one of the most valuable benefits in Texas.

Saves $500–$5,000+/yr

Disabled Person

Disability Exemption (DP)

Same benefits as the Over-65 exemption — additional $10,000 reduction and school tax ceiling. Cannot receive both OV65 and DP simultaneously, but surviving spouses may qualify.

Saves $500–$3,000/yr

Veterans

Disabled Veteran (DV)

Based on VA disability rating. 100% rating = full property tax exemption. Ratings below 100% provide partial exemptions from $5,000–$12,000. Surviving spouses also qualify.

100% rating saves full tax bill

💡 Important for Denton County: The Over-65 tax ceiling (school tax freeze) applies retroactively to the year you turned 65, not the year you applied. If you turned 65 several years ago but never filed, DCAD can adjust your ceiling back to that year — but you must apply first.

🔍 Look up your property on the Find Property tab first, then come back here to see your personalized exemption analysis.

📋 How to Apply for Exemptions in Denton County

All exemption applications are filed directly with the Denton Central Appraisal District (DCAD). Applications are free. The annual deadline is April 30. Deadline: April 30

Step-by-Step Application Process

Confirm Your Eligibility

Use the My Exemptions tab to see what you currently have and what you may qualify for. For the homestead exemption, you must own and occupy the property as your primary residence as of January 1 of the tax year.

Download the Application Form

All exemptions use Texas Form 50-114 (Residence Homestead Exemption Application). This single form covers HS, OV65, DP, and surviving spouse exemptions.

📄 Download Form 50-114 (PDF) →

For disabled veteran exemptions, use Form 50-135.

📄 Download Form 50-135 — Disabled Veteran (PDF) →

Gather Required Documents

You will need:

Texas driver's license or state ID showing the property address
For OV65: proof of age (driver's license birth date is sufficient)
For DP: documentation of disability (Social Security award letter, or doctor's statement)
For DV: VA disability letter showing your rating percentage

Submit to DCAD

You can submit your application three ways:

Online: dentoncad.com/exemptions →
By mail: Denton Central Appraisal District, 3911 Morse St., Denton, TX 76208
In person: Same address above, Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm

Verify Your Application Was Processed

After filing, check your status on the DCAD property portal within 4–6 weeks. Your exemptions should appear on your Notice of Appraised Value mailed in April.

🔎 Check DCAD Property Portal →

⏰ Key Deadlines

April 30 Annual deadline to file or update exemption applications for the current tax year

Jan 1 Qualification date — you must own and occupy the home as of January 1 to qualify for that tax year

Late filing Texas allows late exemption filing up to 2 years after the delinquency date — but don't wait

📞 DCAD Contact Information

🌐 dentoncad.com/exemptions

📞 (940) 349-3800

📧 [email protected]

📍 3911 Morse St., Denton, TX 76208

🕐 Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

🔗 Official Resources

DCAD: Exemptions Overview & Online Application → Texas Comptroller: All Property Tax Exemptions → Form 50-114: Homestead / OV65 / Disability Application → Form 50-135: Disabled Veteran Application →

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