Texas Property Tax Deferral for Seniors and Disabled Homeowners
Run by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, a state agency
Lets Texas homeowners age 65+ or with a qualifying disability completely STOP paying property tax on their homestead for as long as they live there. Deferred taxes accrue 5% annual interest (well below market rate) and are repaid when the home is sold, transferred, or no longer the primary residence. While deferred, the taxing units cannot foreclose for non-payment. The home can still be inherited - heirs simply pay accrued tax and interest from sale proceeds. Critical safety net for cash-strapped seniors who are equity-rich but income-poor. The deferral does not eliminate any taxes already delinquent before the deferral was filed.
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Run by
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
- State
Who it's for
- Texas homeowner age 65+ OR with a qualifying disability. Must own and occupy the home as primary residence with a homestead exemption already in place. No income limit. File Form 50-126 (Tax Deferral Affidavit) with your county appraisal district. Deferral is reversed if the home is sold, transferred, or stops being the homestead - at which point all deferred tax plus accrued 5% interest comes due.
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
Apply at comptroller.texas.govOpens in a new tab. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.
Texas Property Tax Deferral for Seniors and Disabled Homeowners is one option. What else may help?
Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.