How to Apply for the Texas Over-65 Exemption (Form 50-114)
Last Updated: August 31, 2026
File Form 50-114 with the appraisal district for the county where your home is located, by April 30. Once approved, you won't need to reapply as long as you keep living there.
The form you need
Form 50-114 (transfer of tax ceiling: Form 50-114-A) — residential homestead / over-65 exemption application form. Tax year current.
As of 2026-08-31, per Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Forms (Tax Code §11.43).
This page explains what the published rules say. It is not tax, legal or financial advice, and it is not a determination of your eligibility. Only your county appraisal district can tell you whether you qualify. Figures are for the tax year shown and were last verified on the date shown.
Step 1: Get Form 50-114
Form 50-114 is the standard residential homestead exemption application, used for both the general homestead exemption and the age-65 addition. If you're moving from a home where you already had a ceiling and want to transfer it, you'll separately need Form 50-114-A — see our ceiling transfer page.
Step 2: Gather your ID
You'll need identification — typically a Texas driver's license or state ID — showing an address that matches the homestead property you're claiming the exemption for. Appraisal districts use this to confirm the home is genuinely your primary residence.
Step 3: File with the right office
File with your county appraisal district — not the state, and not your local tax assessor-collector. Each Texas county has its own appraisal district; find yours by county name if you're not sure where to send the application.
Step 4: File by the deadline
April 30 (the Comptroller's own Exemptions page says "before May 1" and its 65+ FAQ page says "April 30" — we follow April 30 as the operative statutory deadline and flag the inconsistency) — homestead/over-65 exemption application deadline. Tax year current.
As of 2026-08-31, per Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Exemptions / 65+ FAQ (Tax Code §11.43).
If you miss it, you're not necessarily out of luck. See our page on what you can still do after the deadline passes.
After you're approved
not required, once approved, as long as you continue to own and occupy the qualified homestead — annual reapplication requirement. Tax year current.
As of 2026-08-31, per Texas Comptroller, Age 65 or Older or Disabled FAQ (Tax Code §11.43).
You don't need to file again each year. Keep your address current with the appraisal district, and notify them if you stop using the home as your primary residence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What form do I file for the Texas over-65 exemption?
Form 50-114, the residential homestead exemption application. If you're also transferring a tax ceiling from a prior home, that uses Form 50-114-A.
When is the application deadline?
April 30, though Texas allows late filing for up to two years after the delinquency date if you miss it.
Where do I file the form?
With the appraisal district for the county where the home is located, not with the state or your local tax office.
What do I need to include with my application?
Identification showing an address that matches the homestead address you're claiming, generally a driver's license or state ID.
Do I have to reapply every year?
No. Once approved, the exemption continues automatically as long as you keep owning and occupying the home as your homestead.
What if I turn 65 partway through the year?
You can still apply for that tax year — Texas prorates the exemption for homeowners who turn 65 during the year, provided you file promptly.
Sources and Last-Verified Dates
| Figure | Tax Year | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential homestead / over-65 exemption application formTax Code §11.43 | current | Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Forms | 2026-08-31 |
| Homestead/over-65 exemption application deadlineTax Code §11.43 | current | Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Exemptions / 65+ FAQ | 2026-08-31 |
| Annual reapplication requirementTax Code §11.43 | current | Texas Comptroller, Age 65 or Older or Disabled FAQ | 2026-08-31 |