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Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill

Ector County Money & Taxes

If you own and live in your home in Ector County, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption. The state requires school districts to exempt $140,000 of your home's value from taxation. That can mean a meaningful reduction in your tax bill.

You apply through the Ector County Appraisal District using Form 50-114. The general deadline is before May 1. You can only claim a homestead exemption on one property — the one you actually live in. Check the ECAD website or call 432-332-6834 to confirm current deadlines.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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