Texas Homestead Property Tax Exemption

Ellis County Tax Assessor-Collector

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Texas Homestead Property Tax Exemption is available to homeowners in Ovilla, TX.

All Texas homeowners who occupy their home as primary residence receive a homestead exemption that reduces school property taxes. Minimum $100,000 exemption for school taxes statewide. Apply with Ellis County Appraisal District by April 30 following purchase.

Exemption reduces taxable value for school taxes

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

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

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

Key Details

  • Minimum $100,000 exemption for school taxes
  • Available to all owner-occupants
  • No income requirements
  • Apply by April 30 after moving in
  • Reduces property tax bill annually

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(972) 825-5151

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Your application paperwork

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

A residence homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of the home you own and live in, which cuts your property tax bill. You file the Texas Comptroller Form 50-114 once with your local county appraisal district, and the exemption stays in place while you own and occupy the home. There is no fee to apply.

Steps to apply

  1. Confirm you owned and occupied the home as your principal residence on January 1 and do not claim a homestead exemption anywhere else.
  2. Download Form 50-114, Application for Residence Homestead Exemption, from the Texas Comptroller (available in English and Spanish).
  3. Complete the form with your name, the property address, and your driver license or state ID number (the address must match).
  4. File it with your local county appraisal district (not the Comptroller), by mail or through the district's portal, generally by April 30.
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Documents you will likely need

  • A Texas driver license or state-issued ID with an address that matches the home.
  • Proof you own the home (the deed or appraisal district record).
  • The completed Form 50-114.
  • For an over-65 or disabled person exemption, proof of age or disability.
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 with appraisal district after moving in

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Texas Homestead Property Tax Exemption provide in Ovilla, TX?

Minimum $100,000 school tax exemption.

Who qualifies for Texas Homestead Property Tax Exemption in Ovilla?

Texas Homestead Property Tax Exemption is open to homeowners in Ovilla, TX. It has no income limit.

How do I apply for Texas Homestead Property Tax Exemption in Ovilla, TX?

Apply directly with Ellis County Tax Assessor-Collector using the official program link on this page or call (972) 825-5151. There is no middleman and no fee.

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