How the Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Property Tax Bill

A homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of your home. That means you pay less in property taxes every year. In Texas, school districts must give homeowners a $140,000 exemption off their home's appraised value. Other local taxing units, like the county or a hospital district, may offer additional reductions.

To get the exemption, you file an application with the San Augustine County Appraisal District at 122 N. Harrison St. in San Augustine. You must include a copy of your Texas driver's license or state ID showing the home address. Check the appraisal district's website for the current filing deadline, which is typically April 30 of the tax year. The appraisal district's phone number is 936-275-3496.