Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Collin County Appraisal District

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption is available to homeowners in Allen, TX.

Property tax exemption for Allen homeowners age 65 and older. Includes $140,000 school district homestead exemption plus an additional $60,000 for over-65 or disabled homeowners plus additional local exemptions from city and county. Also freezes school taxes at current level.

Exemption reduces taxable home value, freezes school taxes at age 65

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

In Allen, TX, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • $140,000 school district homestead exemption plus an additional $60,000 for over-65 or disabled homeowners at age 65+
  • School taxes frozen at that amount
  • Additional city and county exemptions available
  • Must be homestead property
  • Apply with Collin County Appraisal District

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(469) 742-9200

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Your application paperwork

Form to file: Application for Residence Homestead Exemption (Texas Comptroller Form 50-114)

Texas homeowners who are age 65 or older can claim an extra residence homestead exemption that lowers their property taxes, along with a school tax ceiling that freezes the school portion of the bill. You apply through your local county appraisal district using the statewide Application for Residence Homestead Exemption (Form 50-114) and checking the Age 65 or Older box. In Tarrant County you file with the Tarrant Appraisal District online, by mail, or in person.

Steps to apply

  1. Confirm you are age 65 or older (or will turn 65 this year), own the home, and live in it as your principal residence.
  2. Get the form: download and complete Texas Comptroller Form 50-114, the Application for Residence Homestead Exemption, and check the Age 65 or Older box, or use your county appraisal district online application (in Tarrant County, a free TAD account at tad.org/forms/homestead-exemption).
  3. Attach a copy of your Texas driver license or Texas DPS identification certificate showing the same address as the home.
  4. File with the appraisal district for the county where the home is located. In Tarrant County, submit to the Tarrant Appraisal District online, by mail to the Exemption Division (PO Box 185579, Fort Worth, TX 76181-0579), or in person at 2500 Handley-Ederville Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76118. The general deadline is before May 1 (no later than April 30).
  5. Keep a copy for your records. In Tarrant County you can reach TAD Exemption Specialists at (817) 284-4063 if you need help or proof of approval.
Get the official formDownload the fillable PDF

Documents you will likely need

  • Texas driver license or Texas DPS personal identification certificate with an address that matches the homestead
  • Proof you are age 65 or older (the date of birth on the ID usually satisfies this)
  • Property account number or property address for the home
  • Completed Form 50-114 (or your county appraisal district online application)
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Apply before April 30 for current tax year

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption in Allen?

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption is open to homeowners in Allen, TX. It has no income limit. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption in Allen, TX?

Apply directly with Collin County Appraisal District using the official program link on this page or call (469) 742-9200. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Apply before April 30 for current tax year.

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