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July 6th, 2009 - New Disabled Veterans Exemption

The Texas Legislature has recently enacted House Bill 3613. This important legislation created an exemption from property taxes for veterans who are either 100% disabled or are unemployable.  The exemption is applicable only to qualifying veterans’ residence homesteads.

 

Qualified veterans need to mail to Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) a completed exemption application form and proof of 100% disability or unemployability, as determined by the United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs, in order to get the exemption on their account.  The law is effective as of January 1,  2009.  Veterans can apply anytime during the year to obtain their exemption for 2009, but TCAD encourages veterans to apply promptly, so that, if qualified, the exemption may be applied to the account prior to tax bills being mailed.  

      
Applications and evidence can be mailed to the following address:

 

                        Travis Central Appraisal District
                        Customer Service Division
                        Post Office Box 149012
                        Austin, Texas 78714-9012

 

The Disabled Veteran’s Homestead Exemption form can be downloaded here. Veterans should contact the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to request the most current award letter at www.tvc.state.tx.us or 1-800-827-1000. Taxpayers interested in finding out more about the program can contact our Customer Service Division at (512) 834-9138.