How to file a homestead exemption in Newton County

The homestead form for a Newton County house goes to Newton Central Appraisal District at 109 Court Street. That office appraises property and handles exemptions. The county tax office is not the filing desk. On the CAD forms page, look for Form 50-114, the residence homestead exemption application.

The test is simple. You own the home. You live there as your main home. Texas tells owners to file with the appraisal district in the county where the property sits. The usual deadline is before May 1. The state form also allows some late homestead applications, so call the CAD if you missed the date.

School taxes are where the homestead exemption often helps. Texas requires a school district residence homestead exemption. Owners age 65 or older, and owners with a qualifying disability, may have more boxes to check. Bring the account number if you have it. Newton CAD uses that number on notices and in its online portal.