Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

Texas law requires school districts to give homeowners a $140,000 exemption on a primary home. That means a large chunk of your home's value is not taxed by the school district. Other local taxing units in Hansford County may offer additional exemptions, but those are set locally and can change.

You file the application with the Hansford County Appraisal District, not with the tax office. The general deadline is April 30 of the tax year. You only need to apply once — the exemption stays until your situation changes. Download Form 50-114 from the Texas Comptroller's site and send it to the CAD at 709 W. 7th Ave., Spearman, TX 79081. Verify current deadlines and amounts directly with the CAD, as these details can change.