Texas Homestead Exemption Explained - How to Fill Out Texas Homestead
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- Bought a primary residence within the past year in Texas? It’s time to file for your Texas Homestead Exemption.
The State of Texas allows you to claim homestead on your primary residence. The exemption gives you additional savings on your property taxes and sets a cap on how much the county can increase the taxable home value per year.
Filing your Homestead Exemption is 100% free, all you need is to follow the steps on the video and a copy of your ID showing the property address.
PS. Starting this year, you no longer have to wait to file homestead. You can file it as soon as you close!
If you have any questions about homestead or other exemptions, feel free to email us at team@houstohomeslegacy.com!
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Thank you so much for this video. First time home owner here and you eased a ton of headache. God bless you
Thank you so much. I am glad that I was able to help. Keep me in mind for any of your real estate needs.n
@@soniatrevino-realtor5804 I sure will. Give we are both in Houston I definitely will
For the “court record/filing number-“ is that the notary ID I have to put in?
After you submit the application how do you find out if it was approved? Can you start your taxes before it gets approved? I’m a first time homebuyer and I’m not sure
thanks for that information, if we bought our house in may 28 2021 will we own taxs from March,april,may. ?/
You skipped over make, model, and ID number. Is that required for a regular single family residence?
Hi Mary Beth thank you for contacting me. The Make, Model and ID number is for manufactured or mobile homes. You do not need that on a regular single-family home that is attached to the property. Mobile homes are considered personal property until attached to the lot then it becomes real property. I hope this answers your question. If you need further assistance feel free to give me a call at the number provided in the video.
Hello. Is the deed of trust what I need to be looking at for the filing number? I submitted mine using the MIN number located on the deed of trust. And thank you for doing this video. I’ve used it for each step of my filing in Williamson County.
I'm sorry again, you leave the (Manufactured Home Make, Model, and Id number) in blank, where can i find those details?
It is usually on the door or there is a metal plaque with the all that information on it somewhere on your home, but it is also in the paperwork when you purchased it.
Hi Sonia. Thank you for sharing this detailed video. I’m currently trying to file for the 65 yr old exemption and will follow this video. I turn 65 next year. Thank you for sharing.
Great information. How do I check manufacturer home make , model and id number??
Hi Sandra, Thank you for your comment. I just replied to your email. Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.
I am also interested!
Thank you for your video. It made my filing much easier, especially for some boxes that I wasn't sure what I should enter.
Thank you so much for the video! Well explained. Watching this in December 2022
I don’t have a Texas issue ID only my Mexican Passport and the matricula is there any way that I can get the discount of this exemption?
I wish there was a way. Unfortunately at the moment they are not allowing anything other than a Texas issued ID. Thank you for reaching out.
Hi Sonia, does that apply for active military? my drivers license is from FL, Thanks for your video
This is the most helpful video I've seen. I feel so foolish asking this, but where do I find my court record/filing number on my deed? I am so lost.
You should be able to find it on your county clerk's website.
you completely skipped over the only line i needed help with
Same 😕
Thanks for that information, you awesome... I'm also have a question 🤔, on the ownership of the house, I do have a wife, but I got a co-signer that is not my wife, who I gotta put in the form, as 50/50 ownership, my wife or the co coborrower
Thank you for reaching out. If. Texas is a community property state so even if your wife is not on the loan, she is still 50% owner. Is your co-borrower a non-occupying co-borrower?
SONIA thanks a lot for sharing
You are welcome.
If I sold my home in September of 2020, moved in with my in laws while my new home was being built. Closed on new home in March of 2021. Will I answer yes to "Are you transferring an exemption from a previous residence?"
Hi Danielle, actually it would be no. The answer would be no. That is when you still have the other home under your name, Because more than likely the new owner already claimed homestead on it so you do not need to transfer. It would just me a new homestead exemption.
You are the best, I have in YT. If owners have 65 and older parents living with them can they be included?
Thank you. They would have to have ownership in the property.
Hi , I’m sorry, I can found the Is the applicant identified on deed or other recorded instrument? It’s the title number or deed of trust min number
If I bought a home 1/29/2021, can I claim for 2021 or 2022?
Hi Enrique, I apologize for delay in response. You would be claiming for 2022. As of January 2022 anyone who purchases a home can file for the exemption for that year as soon as they have their drivers license reflecting the new address. In 2021 the requirement was that you had to live in the some by December 31 to be able to apply for the following year. Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions.
Wow I didn't know that so it would be the same for my case we close and move to the house in June 2021 so I will file for 2022 right ?
@@Luxy38 Hi Luna, yes if you moved in the middle of the year then you will file the homestead for 2022 and then it will stay in place until you move.
Thank you so much for your help!
You are welcome, I am happy to help.
Wow! Your awesome!!
Thank you so much for this video!! Saved me a headache from trying to understand this!
How do you remove homestead? Have my person on the deed but no longer lives on the property and want this exempt removed. Any ideas??? Thanks!
I have month buying my home. On the application it ask are you filing a late application? I said no.. I’m I correct?
Hi - first off, thank you so much for this video! When I search the property, it still shows it under the previous owners even though it was closed on over a month ago. Do I have to file Form 50-114-A form as well then to claim ownership of the property first?
We also have solar panels, so does that mean we can file the exemption for solar or wind-powered energy devices for even more of a tax break?
For the percent ownership, would my husband and I both put 50% or 100%?
Lastly, I know you mentioned uploading your driver's license to that form. Do my husband and I both need to upload ours? And will paper versions work or do we need to wait until the more proper ones are received? We just had our DMV visit to receive Texas licenses so our previous ones from Louisiana were taken and we were given paper versions for now.
Thank you!
I have the same question, did they ever get back at you?
Hello, I got the answer, you put 100% for each. I know it sounds a little weird saying 100% and 100%, but it makes sense when one learns that this section is meant more to disclose the percentage of "interest" when the property is being owned by a non married couple, meaning 50% and 50% or any other percentage that amounts up to 100% altogether. So in a nutshell, the answer is to put 100% for you and 100% for your husband. I am posting the answer for whomever reads this later on.
You need to be 65+ years old to qualify?
Hi Matthew, that is a great question. You do not need to be 65+ years old for the general residential homestead exemption. There is another exemption that people can take advantage of when they are 65+ years old. It is added when they reach that age. I hope this is helpful or you can email me at sonia@houstonhomeslegacy.com for more information.
hi - i just bought a house in texas and several have told me i can only apply for homestead exemption with my texas drivers license and can not use my texas id card but others say i can...it looks like the form does take the id card number. i just want to do it right. i dont have a drivers license and dont drive. do you know? thanks
What if your drivers license has the previous address? Can we still submit?
Hello, I have a question, tried to reach out via email, it says email is not valid, would you please provide me the correct email address?
I will be sharing this video with my clients! Love it!
Thank you so much!!
THANK YOU!!!!! This was SO helpful!
Amzing video! well explained, easy to follow. You just saved me a couple of hundreds dollars for the next 29 years :)
Hi Ms. Trevino, I loved your video it’s so detailed! I do have a question, I have a deed of trust would I put the FHA Case # or the MIN number on the application ?
Hi Aracely I just want to make sure that we communicated through email?
hola sonia puedes aser un video si se puede aser eso usando tax itin number or mexican passport?
This was great!!! Thank you!
You're welcome!! I hope it was helpful.
The best explanation on this earth 🌎
Great video on explaining. I just did mine .Thanks
1 more question I got denied for 2021 since we moved in in May of that year. Is there a way to appeal that, or will I just get approved for 2022 ams 2023 now ?
Thanks a lot
Very detailed explanation. Thanks!
is there a time limit to file a homestead exemption, for example my mom has had her property for 10+ years and i dont know if she has the exemption or not i would like to see if she could still apply if she doesnt.
I bought my house like 5 years ago or so. I never filled one of these out. Do you know where I could find the dates I bought my house or took residency??
It should be on your closing documents
You can claim retroactive homestead exemption for previous two years.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! It saved me the headache of having to figure it out! It was a bit overwhelming so i youtubed it. I was able to fill out the form in 10 minutes after watching your video! Thanks againa
Hello Sonia. I'm curious this is my domestic partner and I's first home (co-owned) in Texas. One application was sent to us - he is a 100% disabled Veteran - I'm confused on marital status : would I select single adult or Other ( individual who owns the property with others) - then states (If "Other" each occupant must make application % of ownership) - that's what confuses me. and If I do have to fill out a application of my own would I select general residence homestead? Than you in advance if you see my comment
Hi. I'm trying to fill residence homestead exemption application. My question is what does percent ownership interest means?. Thanks
Where to send this!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing the information. How about Fortbend County. I am facing challenging with online application.
Thank you very much for your video “on how to”! It was VERY helpful!
Omg best video i’ve seen! although I can’t find the court record filing number, can anyone help ?
Hi!
I close on April 14th 2023 but we are doing a lease back so I technically won’t occupy property until June 1st- would I put that on occupied date?
Hi there, I have a question, can you claim previous year and how far back can you claim home exemption?
Thanks
Thank you very much for this video ,,, Please let me know how to find the ( court record / filing number on recorded deed ) again thank you very much
This video was so helpful, plus I gave her a call, and she was so polite and helpful with all my questions ❤ She is an angel. Thank you so much, Sonia.
😅 it was very easy with your help. Thanks a lot.
I have been waiting almost a year to do it. Again, thanks a lot. God bless you.
Hello, where I found the Title/authorization information please, what is the name of the document I have to find in a big folder of papers?
Is a GF number the same as court record/filing number for the deed?
Hi there, no that is the number they used to identify the file at the title company. The court record/filing number is the number on the deed when you get the filed copy back. If you provide the address, I may find it for you.
@@soniatrevino-realtor5804 I'm having trouble finding this number how can I reach out to you for information?
I tried getting the account number , but it says there are no records available for this home for 2022?
Hola, me gustaria saber donde puedo chequear si mi casa tiene aplicado el Homestead Exemption. Gracias
Hello I have a few questions about the homestead exemption do you have an email where I can reach out?
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Can you help me find the court record/filing number deed please?
Hi would like to know what if our address does not match on our IDs to the address on the homestead we are filing on?
Thank you! I'm filling out this form now. Some of the questions ask are very confusing.
Thank you so much! I am a first time home owner and forgot to do this when I moved in a month ago. I was advised to do the app but didn't have faith in it because of all the bad reviews. I was able to walk through this form with your help with ease. Thank you!
Can you do it with a ID instead of a drivers license?
Can you show us how to find the court record/filing number online. Section 3 of the homestead exemption application. Thank You.
I apologize that I had not replied. I can locate it if you would like to text me the address. It is normally on the tax record or on the deed that was recorded and stamped.
@@soniatrevino-realtor5804 Can we find the Deed filing number ourselves online?
I have the same question
@@stephanieramirez180 Most county clerk websites provide a record search. Deeds are public records. So you should be able to find it on your county clerk's website.
this video was so helpful! thank you so much :)
Hello I am wondering how I find my deed number?
Hi Sonia, thank you for the video. Could you please advise as I’m confused on the following. I got a home this year and closed mid March and I didn’t apply for homestead exemption until late April and waiting for the change. The previous owner already had it and it seems their appraisal was already chosen based on their homestead. As the county still hasn’t changed the deed under my name and my amount would be much higher should I just keep theirs for 2022? As there are only a few days to fight taxes. The county has not updated it yet and if I leave it as is, I would still have a lower value as it’s still under their exception. How does that work? I can’t find info on it only on how to file.
Why you skip over manufacturer
Thanks for your time in showing us how to file this correctly.
I have 2 quick questions, if I’m married, is my ownership percentage 100% or 50% if the mortgage is joint? Also… I have changed the address on my license but new card won’t be here for 3 weeks, can I use my license with old address and paper print out confirmation slip?
That may not be acceptable. They generally require that your Texas DL reflect your new address.
Is the court record/filling number the document no: or receipt no: on deed?
very helpful thank you
What if you purchased this year?
Thank you for the help!
Thank you Ma’am!
Much needed one, and thank you
Thank you so much!
appreciate this help
I just submitted my application today - any idea how long the process takes to get approved?
You should have recieved a confirmation if you did it online. I would check on MCAD or HCAD and verify that it has been applied in about 1 month.