Does the Texas Over-65 Exemption Apply to Manufactured Homes?
Last Updated: August 31, 2026
Yes — a manufactured or mobile home can qualify for the residence homestead exemption in Texas if it meets the same ownership and occupancy requirements as any other homestead.
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.
The core test is the same
Texas doesn't apply a fundamentally different eligibility standard to manufactured homes. The same basic test applies: the owner is 65 or older, owns the home, and uses it as their principal residence. A manufactured home used this way is generally eligible on the same footing as a site-built house.
Documentation may look different
Where manufactured homes can differ is in the documentation an appraisal district may ask for to confirm ownership status, since manufactured homes are sometimes titled differently than site-built structures depending on how they're classified. We don't have a verified, specific list of required documents to cite here, and requirements can vary by appraisal district — ask yours directly what they need before you file, especially if you don't own the land the home sits on.
Filing the application
The standard process still applies: file Form 50-114 with your county appraisal district. See our how-to-apply page for the general steps, and confirm with your appraisal district whether your specific manufactured home situation needs anything additional.
If you don't own the land
Manufactured homes sometimes sit on leased or rented land rather than land the homeowner owns outright. This can affect how an appraisal district evaluates your homestead status, and it's a scenario worth raising directly with them — the answer depends on the specifics of your lease and local practice, not something we can generalize confidently here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a manufactured home get the over-65 exemption in Texas?
Yes, if it meets the same ownership and occupancy requirements as any residence homestead — it's used as the owner's principal residence and the owner meets the age-65 qualification.
Is the process different for a manufactured home than a site-built house?
The core eligibility test is the same, but manufactured homes may involve additional documentation related to titling and ownership status. Ask your appraisal district what they require for your specific home.
What if I don't own the land my manufactured home sits on?
This can affect how the appraisal district evaluates your homestead status. It's a scenario worth discussing directly with them rather than assuming standard rules apply unchanged.
Do I still need to file Form 50-114?
Yes, the same homestead exemption application applies. Ask your appraisal district whether any additional documentation is needed for a manufactured home.
Does the school tax ceiling apply to manufactured homes the same way?
The ceiling mechanics described elsewhere on this site apply to qualifying residence homesteads generally. Confirm with your appraisal district that your manufactured home is classified and taxed as a residence homestead before assuming the ceiling applies.
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 |