Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Texas Comptroller / Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD)

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About This Program

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

Texas provides property tax exemptions to disabled veterans scaled to their VA disability rating. Veterans with a 100% P&T (permanent and total) disability rating receive a full exemption on their homestead, eliminating all property taxes. Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may also be eligible. The exemption amount ranges from $12,000 for 10-29% disability to full exemption for 100% P&T.

100% P&T veteran with a $300,000 home at ~2.5% tax rate saves approximately $7,500/year in property taxes.

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

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

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Key Details

  • Must have VA-rated disability; 10-29% = $12,000 exemption; 70-99% = $60,000; 100% P&T = full exemption
  • 100% P&T veterans pay zero property taxes on primary residence
  • Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may continue the exemption
  • Apply at HCAD with DD-214 and VA rating letter
  • Available to all Texas veterans regardless of income

How to Apply

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800-827-1000

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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.
Get the official formDownload the fillable PDF

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
Download this checklist (PDF)

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Partial exemption to full 100% exemption for 100% P&T veterans.

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

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

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

Apply directly with Texas Comptroller / Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) using the official program link on this page or call 800-827-1000. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: April 30.

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