Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Texas Comptroller / Tarrant County Appraisal District

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

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

Texas provides property tax exemptions to veterans with service-connected disabilities ranging from $5,000 (10-29% disability) to full exemption (100% disability) on their primary residence. Veterans with 100% disability pay zero property taxes on their home. The exemption transfers to surviving spouses who have not remarried and maintain the same property.

100% disabled veterans pay no property taxes on primary residence, significant annual savings in Texas

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

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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

Key Details

  • 100% disabled veterans: complete property tax exemption on primary home
  • 70-99% disability: $12,000 exemption; 50-69%: $10,000; 30-49%: $7,500; 10-29%: $5,000
  • No income requirement, based on VA disability rating
  • Transfers to surviving spouse who has not remarried
  • File with Tarrant County Appraisal District: (817) 284-0024

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: File with Tarrant County Appraisal District by April 30

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Frequently asked questions

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

100% exemption for 100% disabled veterans; partial exemptions from $5,000-$12,000.

Who qualifies for Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption in Fort Worth?

Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption is open to homeowners in Fort Worth, TX. It serves veterans and military families.

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

Apply directly with Texas Comptroller / Tarrant County Appraisal District using the official program link on this page or call 817-284-0024. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: File with Tarrant County Appraisal District by April 30.

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