TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT

TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT

TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS

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Is it true that once I become 65 years of age, I will not have to pay any more taxes?

Is it true that once I become 65 years of age, I will not have to pay any more taxes?

by TCAD / Friday, 16 August 2019 / Published in

No, that is not true. If you are 65 or older your residence homestead qualifies for more exemptions which will result in greater tax savings. The amount of the exemptions that are granted by each taxing unit is subtracted from the market value of your residence and the taxes are calculated on that “lower value”. In addition, when you turn 65, you may receive a tax ceiling for your school taxes; that is, the school taxes on your residence cannot increase as long as you own and live in that home. The ceiling is set at the amount you pay in the year that you qualify for the aged 65 or older exemption.

If you significantly improve your home (other than ordinary repairs and maintenance), tax ceilings can go up. For example, if you add a room or garage to your home, your tax ceiling can rise.  It will also change if you move to a new home.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Chief Appraiser:
Marya Crigler

Taxpayer Liaison:
Martin Wilbanks

Address:
850 E Anderson Lane
Austin, Texas 78752

BUSINESS HOURS

Mon - Wed - Fri
7:45 am - 4:45 pm
Tues - Thurs
9:00 am - 4:45 pm

Phone: (512) 834-9317

LATE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

A property owner may file a late application for a homestead exemption after the deadline for filing has passed if it is filed not later than two years after the delinquency date for the taxes on the homestead.

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Physical Address

850 East Anderson Lane
Austin, Texas 78752

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