Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill in Galveston County

Texas school districts must take at least $140,000 off your home's taxable value if you qualify. That alone can save you hundreds of dollars a year. You must own the home and use it as your main residence.

If you are 65 or older or have a qualifying disability, you may receive another $60,000 school exemption and a school-tax ceiling. Taxes can be lower than the ceiling, and qualifying new improvements can raise it. Apply through Galveston Central Appraisal District.