Full Property Tax Exemption
Complete exemption of total appraised homestead value for 100% disabled veterans; unmarried surviving spouse may retain or transfer the exemption.
State BenefitTexasTax Benefits
Verified September 30, 2026 against comptroller.texas.gov
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
- September 30, 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
- Veterans
- Survivors
- 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
- September 30, 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.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Full Property Tax Exemption
Who qualifies for Full Property Tax Exemption?
Full Property Tax Exemption is for Veterans, Survivors; requires 100%+ VA disability rating; texas residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
What VA disability rating do I need for Full Property Tax Exemption?
Requires 100%+ VA disability rating.
How much is Full Property Tax Exemption worth?
The listed value is 100% exemption. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Full Property Tax Exemption?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Full Property Tax Exemption?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.
Other Texas Tax Benefits
- Property Tax Exemption (10-29%)$5,000 off home value$5,000 off assessed home value for veterans with a 10-29% disability rating.
- Property Tax Exemption (30-49%)$7,500 off home value$7,500 off assessed home value for veterans with a 30-49% disability rating.
- Property Tax Exemption (50-69%)$10,000 off home value$10,000 off assessed home value for veterans with a 50-69% disability rating.
- Property Tax Exemption (70-100%)$12,000 off home value$12,000 off assessed home value for veterans with a 70-100% disability rating.