Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) / Texas Comptroller
Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption is available to homeowners in Dallas, TX.
Texas veterans with a 100% VA disability rating or Individual Unemployability designation receive a full property tax exemption on their primary residence, a potentially thousands-of-dollars-per-year benefit. Veterans with partial ratings (10-90%) receive scaled exemptions ranging from $5,000 to $12,000 in taxable value reduction. Surviving spouses may also qualify.
100% disabled: full exemption worth thousands annually. Partial ratings: $5,000-$12,000 reduction. Exact savings depend on local tax rates.
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In Dallas, TX, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
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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
Documents you will likely need
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 by April 30 at Dallas CAD
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Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption is open to homeowners in Dallas, TX. It has no income limit. It serves veterans and military families.
Apply directly with Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) / Texas Comptroller using the official program link on this page or call 214-631-0910. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Apply by April 30 at Dallas CAD.
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