Taylor County Tax Office
Texas Senior Property Tax Deferral is available to homeowners in Merkel, TX.
Texas homeowners age 65 or older (or disabled) can defer paying property taxes on their homestead until the property is sold or no longer their primary residence. Interest accrues at 5% annually but no payments are due.
Full property tax deferral with 5% annual interest; repaid when home is sold
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Merkel, TX, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Merkel, 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 anytime after age 65
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programTexas Senior Property Tax Deferral is open to homeowners in Merkel, TX. It has no income limit. It serves seniors.
Apply directly with Taylor County Tax Office using the official program link on this page or call (325) 674-1275. 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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