Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Hidalgo County Appraisal District

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption is available to homeowners in Mercedes, TX.

Texas law provides an additional $10,000 homestead exemption for homeowners age 65 or older, reducing property tax burden. Seniors also benefit from frozen school district tax rates. Apply at Hidalgo County Appraisal District.

Additional $10,000 reduction in taxable value; actual savings depend on tax rate

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

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

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

Key Details

  • Additional $10,000 homestead exemption for age 65+
  • School district tax rates frozen at age 65
  • No income requirements
  • Reduces annual property tax bill
  • Apply at Hidalgo County Appraisal District

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(956) 318-2200

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Your application paperwork

Form to file: Application for Residence Homestead Exemption (Texas Comptroller Form 50-114)

Texas homeowners who are age 65 or older can claim an extra residence homestead exemption that lowers their property taxes, along with a school tax ceiling that freezes the school portion of the bill. You apply through your local county appraisal district using the statewide Application for Residence Homestead Exemption (Form 50-114) and checking the Age 65 or Older box. In Tarrant County you file with the Tarrant Appraisal District online, by mail, or in person.

Steps to apply

  1. Confirm you are age 65 or older (or will turn 65 this year), own the home, and live in it as your principal residence.
  2. Get the form: download and complete Texas Comptroller Form 50-114, the Application for Residence Homestead Exemption, and check the Age 65 or Older box, or use your county appraisal district online application (in Tarrant County, a free TAD account at tad.org/forms/homestead-exemption).
  3. Attach a copy of your Texas driver license or Texas DPS identification certificate showing the same address as the home.
  4. File with the appraisal district for the county where the home is located. In Tarrant County, submit to the Tarrant Appraisal District online, by mail to the Exemption Division (PO Box 185579, Fort Worth, TX 76181-0579), or in person at 2500 Handley-Ederville Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76118. The general deadline is before May 1 (no later than April 30).
  5. Keep a copy for your records. In Tarrant County you can reach TAD Exemption Specialists at (817) 284-4063 if you need help or proof of approval.
Get the official formDownload the fillable PDF

Documents you will likely need

  • Texas driver license or Texas DPS personal identification certificate with an address that matches the homestead
  • Proof you are age 65 or older (the date of birth on the ID usually satisfies this)
  • Property account number or property address for the home
  • Completed Form 50-114 (or your county appraisal district online application)
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: Apply once, remains in effect

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption in Mercedes?

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption is open to homeowners in Mercedes, TX. It has no income limit. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption in Mercedes, TX?

Apply directly with Hidalgo County Appraisal District using the official program link on this page or call (956) 318-2200. There is no middleman and no fee.

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