Houston Homestead Exemption Guide

What You Need To Know About Houston Homestead Exemptions

The best thing Houston area homeowners can do to protect their primary residence against rising tax bills is to file for a homestead exemption.

You can file Homestead exemptions at any time immediately after closing. Each county has a different online application process:

Harris County

• Apply using this form.
• You can also file tax exemption using their mobile app in Android or in IOS.

Brazoria County

• Apply using this form.

Fort Bend County

• Create an account or log in here and complete the homestead application form.

Galveston County

• Complete this PDF form and send it to this email.

Montgomery County

• Create a new account or log in here and complete the homestead application form.
• You can also submit your application via mail or at their office.

If you have any questions about Homestead Exemptions in the Houston area, please let us know.

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