Full Property Tax Exemption
Complete exemption of total appraised homestead value for 100% disabled veterans; unmarried surviving spouse may retain or transfer the exemption.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — Texas
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- 100% or higher
- Estimated value
- 100% exemption
- Where it applies
- Texas
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Full Property Tax Exemption?
Full Property Tax Exemption is a Texas tax benefits benefit for veterans, survivors. Complete exemption of total appraised homestead value for 100% disabled veterans; unmarried surviving spouse may retain or transfer the exemption. Requires 100%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is 100% exemption.
Who qualifies
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- Texas residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Must have a VA disability rating of 100% (schedular or TDIU). Must own and occupy the property as your homestead. Authority: Texas Tax Code Section 11.131 (separate from Section 11.22 partial-tier exemptions).
What Full Property Tax Exemption covers
Exemption
100% of the appraised value is exempt from ALL property taxes — school district, county, city, and special districts. This can save thousands of dollars per year depending on your home's value and local tax rates.
Surviving spouse
An unmarried surviving spouse may retain the FULL exemption on the same homestead. If they move, they may transfer the exemption to a new homestead, but the transferred exemption is limited to the DOLLAR amount of the exemption received on the former homestead in the last year — not necessarily 100% of the new home's value (Tex. Tax Code Sec. 11.131(d)). The spouse must remain unmarried to keep the benefit.
How to apply for Full Property Tax Exemption
How to apply
File Form 50-114 (homestead application) at your county appraisal district with your VA 100% disability rating letter and proof of homestead. Note: this is a different form than the 50-135 used for partial DV exemptions.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: comptroller.texas.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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