Collin County, Texas • Homestead exemption form and filing guide • Reviewed September 12, 2026
Collin County TX Homestead Exemption Form & Filing
The correct Collin County homestead exemption form is the Residence Homestead Exemption Application, also listed by CCAD as Form 50-114 / CCAD-114.
File it with the Collin Central Appraisal District, not the Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector.
The general Texas deadline is April 30 for the tax year requested. Late-filing rules may still help if you qualified in a prior year.
Use CCAD for exemptions, property values and protests. Use the Collin County Tax Office for tax bills, payments and refunds after values are certified.
Correct form first
Which Collin County Homestead Exemption Form Should You Use?
Use this for the general residence homestead exemption and several special residence-homestead categories.
Use the online option when you can upload documents and submit electronically through CCAD.
The CCAD PDF states faxed and emailed applications are not accepted.
Use the disabled veteran application for partial disabled veteran or survivor exemptions under that form.
The form asks for tax year, property ID, Geo ID, exemption category, owner information, acquisition date, occupancy date, acreage, document proof and signature.
Do not guess on the ownership, occupancy or prior-homestead questions. False statements can create legal penalties.
Official CCAD residential homestead form page
Use this page to download the current CCAD homestead form or open the official online filing route.
Open Residential Homestead Exemption ApplicationUse the right office
CCAD vs. Tax Office vs. County Clerk
Collin Central Appraisal District
Use for: homestead forms, exemption approval, appraised value, property records, homestead cap and protests.
Address: 250 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75069-8023
Phone: 469-742-9200
Toll-free: 866-467-1110
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Chief Appraiser: Marty Wright
Taxpayer Liaison: Christopher Nickell
Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector
Use for: tax bills, tax payments, tax statements, payment history and refunds after corrections.
Main address: 2300 Bloomdale Road, McKinney, TX 75071
Mailing address: P.O. Box 8046, McKinney, TX 75070-8046
Phone: 972-547-5020
Email: taxassessor@collincountytx.gov
Tax Assessor-Collector: Scott Grigg
Collin County Clerk
Use for: recorded deeds, liens, real property records and official record searches.
Address: 2300 Bloomdale Rd, Suite 2106, McKinney, TX 75071
Phone: 972-548-4185
County Clerk: Stacey Kemp
The Clerk does not decide homestead exemption eligibility.
The appraisal district decides exemptions. The tax office uses certified values and exemptions later to calculate and collect taxes.
Practical filing path
How to File the Collin County Homestead Exemption Form
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Confirm the home is your principal residence.
You must own and occupy the property as your residence homestead.
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Find your Property ID or Geo ID.
Use the CCAD property search before opening the form.
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Choose online or paper filing.
Online filing is usually faster if you can upload documents.
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Complete the exemption category section.
Start with general residence homestead. Add age 65, disability, veteran or surviving spouse categories only when they apply.
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Enter acquisition and occupancy dates carefully.
These dates affect eligibility, prorated treatment and cap timing.
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Attach required proof.
Most applicants need a Texas driver license or Texas ID matching the property address.
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Submit and keep proof.
Save the confirmation, copy of the form, uploaded documents and any CCAD message.
CCAD online homestead filing
The online form is the direct filing path for homeowners who can complete the application electronically.
Open Online Homestead Exemption FormOfficial PDF form
Use the PDF if you prefer a paper form or need to prepare documents before visiting or mailing.
Open CCAD-114 PDFBefore you submit
Documents CCAD Requires or May Request
Texas driver license or Texas ID: the address usually must match the property address claimed as homestead.
Temporary Texas DL or ID: CCAD guidance says the temporary DPS-issued document can be used when applying.
Active-duty military exception: attach military ID plus a utility bill for the subject property in the service member’s or spouse’s name.
Facility or address-confidentiality exception: the form includes exceptions for certain facility residents and qualifying address-confidentiality participants.
Heir property: attach the heirship affidavit, prior owner death certificate, recent utility bill and any available court-record citation.
Manufactured home: attach the TDHCA Statement of Ownership and Location, purchase contract, payment receipt or required affidavit.
Age 65 or disabled owner not clearly on deed: CCAD may require an affidavit or other evidence showing ownership interest.
Disabled person: use a disability benefits letter, Medicare card or qualifying physician statement when required.
100% disabled veteran: use current VA documentation showing qualifying service-connected disability, unemployability or total and permanent status.
Texas form instructions say the property owner must comply with an additional-information request within 30 days, with one possible 15-day extension for good cause.
Deadline rules
Collin County Homestead Filing Deadlines and Late Filing
CCAD and the Texas form describe the general filing period as January 1 through April 30.
A late general residence homestead, age 65 or disabled application may be allowed within the statutory late window.
The CCAD form states a disabled veteran residence homestead late application may have a longer late-filing period.
The form says owners must notify the chief appraiser in writing before May 1 of the year after the right to the exemption ends.
If you missed April 30, do not assume you lost every year automatically.
Use the late-filing section on CCAD-114 and contact CCAD before deciding that a prior year cannot be corrected.
Find the account first
How to Find Your Collin County Property ID Before Filing
CCAD’s search page supports owner, address, ID and advanced searches.
The form asks for property identifiers, so find the correct account before you start.
Address search: enter the street number separately and use the street name without prefix, suffix or unit number if the search fails.
Owner search: use last name first name, such as “Smith John.” Try only one name if too many filters return no result.
ID search: use Property ID for a direct match, or Geographic ID if that is what appears on your notice.
Advanced search: use subdivision, neighborhood, tax year, property type or account status only when basic search gives too many results.
CCAD Property Search
Use this before filing to confirm the owner record, situs address, Property ID, Geo ID, current value and exemption display.
Open Collin CAD Property SearchCCAD Taxpayer Portal
The portal can be used for property details, electronic communication, homestead filing and protests when you have the required access information.
Open CCAD Taxpayer PortalWhat the form can trigger
Homestead Exemption Amounts, Special Benefits and the 10% Cap
Texas school districts must provide the statewide general residence homestead exemption.
Texas school districts must provide this additional amount for qualifying age 65 or disabled homeowners.
Texas requires this county exemption when farm-to-market or flood-control taxes are collected.
County budget materials reference this local homestead structure; verify the current-year table before estimating.
Some local taxing units grant optional exemptions and others do not.
The cap is an appraisal-value limitation, not a direct tax-bill freeze.
Simple $500,000 example
School: $500,000 − $140,000 = $360,000 taxable value before any other school-specific rules.
Collin County local option: 5% of $500,000 is $25,000, so county taxable value would be $475,000 before other limits.
County FM/RD: $500,000 − $3,000 = $497,000 for that specific county road/flood-control exemption category.
An exemption subtracts value. The 10% homestead cap limits certain appraised-value increases after qualification rules are met. The age-65 or disabled tax ceiling limits certain school taxes after the ceiling is set.
After filing
What Happens After You Submit the Collin County Homestead Form?
Save proof: keep the submitted form, confirmation page, mailed receipt or delivery proof.
Watch for CCAD messages: CCAD may request additional documents before approving or denying the application.
Check the property record: review the exemption section after processing.
Check the tax statement later: the tax office uses certified values and exemptions when tax bills are calculated.
Reapply only when needed: the form says annual reapplication is not required after approval unless the chief appraiser requires it or you apply to a different property.
Property changed? file again if you move, buy a new homestead, change ownership or need a new special exemption.
The form says a homeowner already receiving general homestead may not have to file a new age-65 application if accurate birthdate information is already in the appraisal district records or DPS information. Still, verify with CCAD before assuming it was added.
Tax bill side
How the Form Connects to Your Collin County Tax Bill
CCAD approves or denies the exemption. The Collin County Tax Office later collects property taxes for many taxing jurisdictions.
If your exemption is approved after a bill is issued, the tax office may be involved in corrected bills, payment questions or refunds.
Collin County property tax search and payment
Use this system for tax statements, payment information, levy amounts and tax account lookup.
Open Collin County Tax Office Search & PayCollin County Tax Office services and forms
Use this page for tax-office forms, written statement requests, payment-plan information and Tax Office resources.
Open Tax Office Services and FormsDeed and ownership issues
When the County Clerk Matters for a Homestead Form
A deed or recorded ownership issue can affect the documents CCAD needs.
The County Clerk records deeds and official real property documents, but CCAD decides the exemption.
Collin County official records search
Use this if you need to find a recorded deed, document number, grantor/grantee record or property-record filing.
Open County Clerk Official Records SearchUse CCAD records for tax appraisal and exemption tasks. Use recorded County Clerk documents or legal advice for title questions.
Visit planning
Collin Central Appraisal District Map and Arrival Tips
CCAD is located on Eldorado Parkway about 1.5 miles east of Highway 75.
CCAD describes the office as being at the northeast corner of Eldorado Parkway and College Street.
Bring: property ID, government ID, completed form, deed/ownership proof if needed and copies of special-exemption documents.
Do not wait until closing time: CCAD business hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Use paper only when needed: online filing may be easier if you already have scanned documents.
Keep originals safe: bring copies unless CCAD specifically asks for original documents.
Avoid delays
Common Collin County Homestead Form Mistakes
Filing with the wrong office: homestead applications go to CCAD, not the Tax Office.
Using a previous owner’s PIN: CCAD warns recent buyers not to use the prior owner’s portal PIN.
Wrong ID address: the Texas DL or ID usually must match the claimed property address.
Leaving co-owners out: each individual owner, except married couples, may need a separate application if residing on the property.
Ignoring acreage questions: the form asks for acres used as residence homestead, not to exceed 20 acres.
Forgetting manufactured-home paperwork: manufactured-home owners must complete the extra page and ownership evidence.
Missing heir-property documents: heir property can require affidavits, death certificate, utility bill and court-record citation if available.
Confusing exemption with protest: file the homestead form for exemption. File a protest if the appraised value or other appealable issue is wrong.
Decision path
What to Do Next
I need the form: open the CCAD residential homestead form page and download Form 50-114 / CCAD-114.
I want to file online: open the CCAD online homestead form and upload proof electronically.
I do not know my Property ID: use CCAD Property Search by address, owner or ID.
I missed April 30: review the late-filing section and call CCAD before assuming you cannot file.
I am 65, disabled or a veteran: confirm which category applies before choosing the form box.
My tax bill is already out: contact CCAD about exemption status first, then the Tax Office about corrected bills or payments.
My deed record is wrong: use the County Clerk record search and consider legal help for title corrections.
Important notice
Independent Information, Tax Caution and Property-Records Notice
This page is independent informational content for homeowners.
It is not the official website of Collin Central Appraisal District, Collin County, the Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector, the County Clerk or the Texas Comptroller.
It is not legal advice, tax advice, an official tax bill, an appraisal notice, a protest decision or an exemption determination.
Verify current forms, deadlines, exemption amounts, office hours and tax rates directly with the responsible official office before acting.
Property records should be used only for property-tax, appraisal, ownership-reference and public-record purposes.
Do not use property-record information for employment screening, tenant screening, credit eligibility, insurance underwriting or any FCRA-regulated purpose.
FAQs
Collin County Homestead Exemption Form FAQs
What is the correct Collin County homestead exemption form?
The main form is the Residence Homestead Exemption Application, listed by CCAD as Form 50-114 / CCAD-114.
Where do I file the Collin County homestead exemption form?
File with Collin Central Appraisal District at 250 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75069-8023, or use CCAD’s online filing system.
Can I email or fax the CCAD-114 homestead application?
The CCAD PDF states that faxed and emailed applications are not accepted. Use online filing, mail or in-person delivery.
What is the filing deadline?
The general filing deadline is April 30 of the tax year requested. Late-filing rules may apply if you qualified in a prior year.
What ID do I need for the homestead application?
Most applicants need a Texas driver license or Texas state-issued ID with an address corresponding to the property address.
Can a new buyer file after January 1?
Texas law can allow a purchaser to qualify for the applicable portion of the tax year if the previous owner did not receive the same exemption for that year.
Do I need to apply every year?
Usually no after approval, unless the chief appraiser requires a new application or you need the exemption on a different property.
What if I inherited the home?
Heir-property owners may need Form 50-114-A, a death certificate, utility bill and any available court-record citation.
Does filing the form also protest my appraised value?
No. Homestead filing and appraisal protest are separate. Use CCAD’s protest process if value, equality or another protest issue is wrong.
Who do I call if the exemption is missing from my tax bill?
Contact CCAD first to confirm exemption status. Then contact the Collin County Tax Office for bill, payment or refund questions.
Official resources