Texas Comptroller / Tarrant County Appraisal District
Texas Over-65 Homestead Exemption (School Tax Freeze) is available to homeowners in Fort Worth, TX.
Texas homeowners age 65 or older qualify for an additional $10,000 school district exemption on top of the standard homestead exemption. More significantly, the Over-65 exemption establishes a school tax ceiling (freeze), meaning school property taxes cannot increase as long as the homeowner owns and occupies the property. The freeze transfers to a surviving spouse aged 55 or older.
Tax freeze is the most valuable component, prevents school taxes from ever increasing
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:
A grant-savvy contractor in Fort Worth, TX can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
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: File with Tarrant Appraisal District in the year turning 65
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Email us about this programTexas Over-65 Homestead Exemption (School Tax Freeze) is open to homeowners in Fort Worth, TX. It serves seniors.
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.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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