Texas Over-65 Property Tax Exemption

Galveston County Tax Appraisal District

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Texas Over-65 Property Tax Exemption is available to homeowners in La Marque, TX.

Texas homeowners age 65 or older receive an additional $10,000 homestead exemption on their property taxes. Also freezes school district taxes at the amount paid the year you qualify. Surviving spouses may continue the exemption.

Tax savings based on $10,000 exemption plus school tax freeze

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

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

Key Details

  • Additional $10,000 homestead exemption at age 65
  • Freezes school district taxes at current amount
  • No income requirements
  • Must be homestead property
  • Surviving spouse can continue exemption

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in La Marque, TX can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

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 any time after turning 65

Questions about this program?

Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Texas Over-65 Property Tax Exemption provide in La Marque, TX?

Additional $10,000 homestead exemption.

Who qualifies for Texas Over-65 Property Tax Exemption in La Marque?

Texas Over-65 Property Tax Exemption is open to homeowners in La Marque, TX. It has no income limit. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for Texas Over-65 Property Tax Exemption in La Marque, TX?

Apply directly with Galveston County Tax Appraisal District using the official program link on this page or call (409) 935-1980. There is no middleman and no fee.

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