How to Apply for a Homestead Exemption in Cameron County

To qualify, you must own the home and use it as your main residence as of January 1 of the tax year. You file the application once with the Cameron Appraisal District, and you do not need to refile every year unless the CAD asks you to in writing.

The deadline to file is generally April 30 of the tax year. The CAD office is at 2021 Amistad Drive in San Benito, and you can file online or download forms at cameroncad.org or by calling (956) 399-9322. Additional exemptions exist for homeowners who are 65 or older or who have a disability. These give you a school tax ceiling so your school taxes cannot increase while you own and live in the home.