Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Travis Central Appraisal District / Texas Comptroller

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About This Program

Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption is available to homeowners in Austin, TX.

Texas offers tiered property tax exemptions to disabled veterans based on VA-rated disability percentage: 10-29% = $5,000 exemption; 30-49% = $7,500; 50-69% = $10,000; 70-99% = $12,000. Veterans with a 100% disability rating or unemployability (TDIU) receive a full exemption on their entire homestead, effectively $0 in property taxes. Surviving spouses may continue the exemption.

100% disabled or TDIU veterans receive complete property tax exemption on their homestead. Annual savings equal full property tax bill, often $8,000-$20,000+ for an average Austin home.

Verified against Travis Central Appraisal District / Texas Comptroller's official page on 2026-06-17.

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Key Details

  • 100% disability or TDIU: full homestead tax exemption (zero property taxes)
  • Partial exemptions $5,000-$12,000 for 10-99% disability ratings
  • Texas resident veteran with honorable/general/medical discharge required
  • No income limit
  • Apply at Travis CAD at 512-834-9138 or traviscad.org

How to Apply

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Your application paperwork

Form to file: Texas Comptroller Form 50-135, Application for Disabled Veteran's or Survivor's Exemption

This is a property tax exemption, not a cash grant, that reduces or eliminates the property taxes a qualifying disabled veteran (or surviving spouse) owes on their home, based on the veteran's VA disability rating. You claim it by filing Texas Comptroller Form 50-135 with the county appraisal district where the home is located, which for Dallas County is the Dallas Central Appraisal District.

Steps to apply

  1. Download and complete Texas Comptroller Form 50-135 (Application for Disabled Veteran's or Survivor's Exemption).
  2. Attach proof of your disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or your branch of service (a driver's license is not accepted as proof).
  3. File the form and documents with the Dallas Central Appraisal District (the appraisal district where the property is located), not with the Comptroller.
  4. File by April 30 of the tax year if possible. A disabled veteran may file late up to five years after the taxes became delinquent, while a surviving spouse has up to two years after delinquency.
  5. Watch for a determination letter from the appraisal district confirming the exemption.
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Documents you will likely need

  • Completed Form 50-135
  • Proof of the service-connected disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or your branch of service (a driver's license is not accepted)
  • Proof of property ownership and Texas residence as the appraisal district requests
  • Surviving spouses also provide the veteran's death documentation and proof they have not remarried
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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: April 30 annually

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption provide in Austin, TX?

$5,000-$12,000 partial; 100% exemption for 100% disability.

Who qualifies for Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption in Austin?

Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption is open to homeowners in Austin, TX. It has no income limit. It serves veterans and military families.

How do I apply for Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption in Austin, TX?

Apply directly with Travis Central Appraisal District / Texas Comptroller using the official program link on this page or call 512-834-9138. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: April 30 annually.

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