Dallas County, Texas • Residence homestead exemption form and filing guide • reviewed September 12, 2026
Dallas County TX Homestead Exemption Form & Filing
The Dallas County homestead exemption form is filed with the Dallas Central Appraisal District, also called DCAD.
Do not file the residence homestead application with the Dallas County Tax Office. The Tax Office handles tax bills and payments after DCAD certifies values and exemptions.
For 2026, the statewide Texas school residence homestead exemption is $140,000. Homeowners age 65 or older or disabled may receive an additional $60,000 school exemption when they qualify.
The normal timely filing deadline is April 30. DCAD also says a late residence homestead application, including age 65 or disabled, may be filed up to two years after the normal delinquency date.
Start here
Dallas County Homestead Exemption Form: Quick Facts
DCAD determines whether your Dallas County residence qualifies for homestead exemptions.
The Texas residence homestead application covers general, age 65, disabled, 100% disabled veteran and survivor categories.
Use April 30 as the timely filing deadline for a residence homestead exemption.
DCAD says late residence homestead applications may be filed up to two years after the delinquency date.
Texas school districts must provide this general residence homestead exemption.
This is separate from the general school homestead exemption.
DCAD states that filing a homestead exemption application is free with the agency.
DCAD says to check Exemption Details after 90 days if the exemption is not showing.
Start with DCAD Property Search, open your account detail page, then use the homestead application link or print option shown on that account.
Local office roles
DCAD vs. Dallas County Tax Office vs. County Clerk
Dallas Central Appraisal District
Use for: homestead applications, exemptions, property values, appraisal records, maps and protests.
Address: 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75247
Customer Service: 214-631-0910
Main switchboard: 214-631-0520
Chief Appraiser / Executive Director: Shane Docherty
Lobby: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Document drop box: DCAD publishes a lockbox at the main entrance on the west side of the building.
Open DCAD Contact PageDallas County Tax Office
Use for: tax bills, payment questions, refunds, delinquency, receipts and property-tax account payments.
Address: Records Building, 500 Elm Street, Suite 3300, Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: 214-653-7811
Email: property.tax@dallascounty.org
Tax Assessor / Collector: John R. Ames, CTA
Administration hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Open Dallas County Tax OfficeDallas County Clerk Recording Division
Use for: deeds, official public records, recorded documents and real-property recording questions.
Address: Records Building, 500 Elm Street, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: 214-653-7099
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, except approved holidays
This office does not decide your homestead exemption.
Open Recording DivisionDCAD office map
Use this map for homestead filing, exemption, value or protest visits.
For tax bill payments, use the Dallas County Tax Office instead.
Form choice
Which Dallas County Homestead Exemption Form Should You Use?
The main Texas residence homestead form is Form 50-114, Residence Homestead Exemption Application.
DCAD also provides a property-specific print option from the account detail page. That is usually the cleanest Dallas County route because the form can connect to the selected account.
General residence homestead: use Form 50-114 or the DCAD account-level homestead filing link.
Age 65 or older: use the same residence homestead application and select the age 65 category.
Disabled person: use Form 50-114 and attach the disability proof DCAD requests.
100% disabled veteran: use Form 50-114 and current VA documentation for the qualifying homestead category.
Heir property: Form 50-114-A affidavits may be needed when the applicant is not clearly named as owner in a deed or recorded instrument.
Tax ceiling transfer: use DCAD’s transfer form plus a Dallas County residence homestead application for the new property.
Step-by-step filing
How to File the Dallas County Homestead Exemption Form
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Confirm the home is your principal residence.
You must own an interest in the home and use it as your principal residence.
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Search the DCAD account.
Use owner name, account number or street address to find your property.
Open DCAD Homestead SearchAfter opening: search by owner, account or address. Open the blue property address link, then look for the homestead filing or print option on the account detail page. -
Use the property detail page.
DCAD states that the Residence Homestead Exemption Application form is available from the details page of your account.
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Complete the form carefully.
List the owner, property address, mailing address, ownership share and any prior homestead claimed elsewhere.
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Attach a matching Texas ID.
DCAD says the valid Texas driver license or ID address must match the property address, unless an exception applies.
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Select only the categories that apply.
Do not select age, disability, veteran, survivor, heir or trust categories unless you can provide the required proof.
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Submit and save proof.
Keep the confirmation, mailed copy, upload record, screenshots and every document you submitted.
DCAD states that filing a homestead exemption application is free with the agency. Be careful with mailers that look official but charge a fee.
Deadline and late filing
Dallas County Homestead Exemption Deadline
File by April 30 whenever possible.
DCAD says late filing may be available up to two years after the delinquency date.
DCAD states the delinquency date is normally February 1.
If you missed April 30, still check the late filing rule before assuming you lost all benefit.
If the application is approved late, the tax bill and refund question moves to the Dallas County Tax Office or the collecting unit shown on the bill.
Prepare documents
Documents to Prepare Before Filing
Texas driver license or state ID: DCAD says the address must match the homestead property address.
Account number: save the DCAD account number after you find the property record.
Prior exemption removal: list any prior residence homestead claimed in Texas or outside Texas if the form asks.
Separate owners: DCAD says separate individual owners may need separate applications unless they are married filing together.
Heir property: be ready for affidavits, death certificate, utility bill and available ownership records.
Trust property: keep trust or ownership documents ready if the home is held in a trust.
Age 65 proof: provide age and identity documents when applying for the age 65 category.
Disabled person proof: use the disability documentation or physician statement DCAD requests.
Veteran proof: use current VA award or disability documentation for veteran categories.
DCAD support guidance says ownership changes can take 45 to 90 days after a deed is filed. If your deed was recently recorded, check the record before filing or contact DCAD.
Tax value math
How the Dallas County Homestead Exemption Can Reduce Taxable Value
Texas uses market value, appraised value, exemptions and taxable value differently.
A residence homestead exemption does not erase the market value. It reduces taxable value for the taxing units that grant the exemption.
Simple school-tax example
A $400,000 appraised residence homestead receives the $140,000 school exemption.
The school taxable value becomes $260,000 before any age 65, disabled or other qualifying adjustment.
The actual dollar savings depends on the school district tax rate for that year.
Open simple educational calculator
School exemption used: $140,000.00
Estimated school taxable value: $260,000.00
Estimated savings: $1,400.00
Special categories
Age 65, Disability, Veteran, Survivor, Tax Ceiling and Deferral Benefits
Texas requires an additional $60,000 school exemption for qualifying age 65 or older homeowners.
Texas also provides the additional $60,000 school exemption for qualifying disabled homeowners.
Age 65 or disabled homeowners may qualify for a school tax ceiling, with transfer rules when moving.
Qualifying veterans with the required VA status may receive a total exemption on the residence homestead.
Different survivor benefits have different age, remarriage, occupancy and documentation rules.
Tax deferral may postpone collection for qualifying 65+, disabled or disabled veteran homeowners, but it does not erase the tax.
After submitting
How to Check Dallas County Homestead Application Status
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Wait for DCAD processing time.
DCAD says to allow 90 days from the date the application was received or mailed.
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Open DCAD Property Search again.
Search by address or account number and open the property detail page.
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Scroll to Exemption Details.
DCAD says current-year exemptions appear in Exemption Details.
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Check Exemptions History.
Prior-year exemption information is shown in Exemptions History.
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Call DCAD if it is missing after 90 days.
Call Customer Service at 214-631-0910 with your account number and filing proof.
DCAD states that appraisal districts may review homestead qualification records. If DCAD sends a reapply or verification letter, respond by the requested deadline.
Exemption vs protest
What If the Value Is Too High or the Exemption Was Denied?
A homestead application is not the same as a value protest.
File the homestead form to claim an exemption. File a protest if the value, exemption denial, ownership issue or other protestable matter is wrong.
Homestead problem
Use this path if the form was not filed, the application is pending, the exemption is missing or DCAD requested more proof.
Value or denial problem
Use this path if the market value, appraised value, exemption denial or property details should be reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board.
DCAD states the usual protest deadline is May 15 or no later than 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value is delivered, whichever is later.
Local tax entities
Dallas County Taxing Units Can Apply Different Exemptions
One Dallas County property may be taxed by several units. Each tax line can have a different taxable value.
Common Dallas-area examples include Dallas County, a school district, a city, Dallas College, Parkland Hospital and special districts.
City of Dallas materials describe a city homestead exemption of 20 percent or a $5,000 minimum, plus a city age 65 or disabled exemption amount maintained at $175,000 in 2026. Verify city rules directly if your property is inside the City of Dallas.
Decision path
What Should You Do Next?
I need the form: open DCAD Property Search, open your account and use the account-level homestead link or print option.
I missed April 30: review DCAD’s two-year late filing guidance before assuming it is too late.
My Texas ID address is wrong: update the ID or ask DCAD whether a statutory exception applies before filing.
I turned 65: file or update the application for the age 65 category and review tax ceiling transfer rules if you moved.
My exemption is missing after 90 days: call DCAD Customer Service with your account number and filing proof.
My tax bill did not change: contact the Dallas County Tax Office or the collecting unit after DCAD approves the exemption.
My deed is not showing: check Dallas County Clerk recording records and DCAD ownership status before refiling.
Important caution
Independent Information, Tax Caution and Property-Records Notice
This page is independent informational content for homeowners.
It is not the official website of Dallas Central Appraisal District, Dallas County, the Dallas County Tax Office, the Texas Comptroller or any government agency.
It is not legal advice, tax advice, an official tax bill, an appraisal notice or an exemption determination.
Property-tax laws, exemption amounts, forms, deadlines, rates, office hours and filing systems can change.
Verify current information directly with DCAD, Dallas County, the Texas Comptroller or a qualified professional before acting.
Property and appraisal records should not be used for employment screening, tenant screening, credit eligibility, insurance underwriting or any FCRA-regulated purpose.
FAQs
Dallas County Homestead Exemption Form FAQs
Where do I file the Dallas County homestead exemption form?
File the Dallas County homestead exemption form with Dallas Central Appraisal District. DCAD determines exemption eligibility, while the Dallas County Tax Office handles tax bills and payments.
What is the correct Dallas County homestead exemption form?
The main form is Texas Form 50-114, Residence Homestead Exemption Application. DCAD also provides a property-specific homestead filing or print option from the property account detail page.
Is there a fee to file a homestead exemption with DCAD?
No. DCAD states that filing a homestead exemption application is free with the appraisal district.
What is the Dallas County homestead exemption deadline?
The normal timely deadline is April 30. DCAD also says late residence homestead applications, including age 65 or disabled, may be filed up to two years after the delinquency date.
What documents do I need for the Dallas County homestead form?
Most applicants need a valid Texas driver license or state ID with an address matching the homestead property. Special categories may require age, disability, veteran, survivor, heir, trust or ownership proof.
How do I find the homestead application on the DCAD website?
Open DCAD Homestead Search, search by owner, account or address, open the blue property address link and use the homestead filing or print option on the account detail page.
How long does DCAD take to process a homestead application?
DCAD says to allow 90 days. After that, search your DCAD account and review Exemption Details and Exemptions History.
Does the Dallas County Tax Office approve homestead exemptions?
No. The Dallas County Tax Office handles tax bills, payments and refunds. DCAD handles exemption eligibility and appraisal records.
Can I file late if I missed April 30?
Possibly. DCAD says a late residence homestead application may be filed up to two years after the delinquency date, which is normally February 1.
Does a homestead exemption automatically lower every Dallas County tax line?
No. Each taxing unit can have different exemption rules. School, city, county, college, hospital, MUD and special-district taxable values can differ on the same property record.
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