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A Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

Hidalgo County Money & Taxes

A homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of the home you live in. In Hidalgo County, you file with the Hidalgo Appraisal District, not the tax office.

For school taxes, Texas gives a $140,000 residence homestead exemption to owners who qualify. A city, county, or other taxing unit may add its own exemption too.

The usual deadline is before May 1. Use the state Comptroller page for the rule. Use the Comptroller's Hidalgo directory for the local office and phone.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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