Galveston County Appraisal District
Texas Senior Property Tax Ceiling is available to homeowners in Galveston, TX.
Texas homeowners age 65 or older qualify for a property tax ceiling that freezes their school district taxes at the amount for the year they qualify. The tax ceiling protects seniors from rising school taxes on their homestead. Additional exemptions may apply.
Estimated annual savings based on typical school tax increases avoided
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Galveston, TX, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Galveston, 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: Apply at age 65 or after
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Email us about this programTexas Senior Property Tax Ceiling is open to homeowners in Galveston, TX. It has no income limit. It serves seniors.
Apply directly with Galveston County Appraisal District using the official program link on this page or call (409) 763-0611. 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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