Extra property tax breaks for seniors and veterans in Gregg County

If you are 65 or older and your Gregg County home is your primary residence, you get an extra $60,000 off your school taxable value. That is on top of the standard $140,000 school exemption. You also get a school tax freeze. That means your school taxes cannot go up as long as you live there — even if your home value rises. Disabled persons get the same freeze benefit.

Disabled veterans get exemptions based on their VA disability rating. At 100% disability, the exemption can wipe out property taxes entirely on your home. Surviving spouses of veterans or first responders killed in the line of duty may also qualify for a full exemption.

File with the Gregg County Appraisal District at gcad.org. The Texas Comptroller's exemptions page explains every category and what documents you need to apply.