Ellis County Tax Assessor-Collector
Texas Over-65 Property Tax Exemption is available to homeowners in Ovilla, TX.
Texas homeowners age 65 and older receive an additional $10,000 homestead exemption for school taxes and a tax ceiling that freezes school taxes at that level. Apply with Ellis County Appraisal District. No income requirements.
Additional exemption plus tax ceiling saves hundreds annually
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:
A grant-savvy contractor in Ovilla, 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 with appraisal district after turning 65
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Email us about this program$10,000 school tax exemption plus ceiling.
Texas Over-65 Property Tax Exemption is open to homeowners in Ovilla, TX. It has no income limit. It serves seniors.
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.
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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