Match the Address Before Filing a Guadalupe Homestead Exemption

A residence homestead is the home you own and use as your principal residence. The general exemption removes part of a qualifying home's appraised value from taxation, which can lower the tax bill. The application also asks you to confirm that you are not claiming another residence homestead exemption.

Set the application beside your Texas driver's license or state ID. Guadalupe Appraisal District requires a copy, and the address must match the property address. The application lists exceptions for certain applicants and waivers for some address mismatches.

File with Guadalupe Appraisal District, not the county tax office. The general deadline is before May 1, and the chief appraiser decides whether the property qualifies.

Missed May 1? Do not assume you are out of time. Texas Tax Code Section 11.431 says a late residence homestead application can be filed up to two years after the taxes become delinquent. Ask the district which dates apply to your account. The Seguin office is at 3000 N. Austin St. and uses phone option 1. The Schertz office is at 1052 FM 78, Suite 103, and uses option 2; both share 830-303-3313.