Seniors and disabled homeowners in Fort Bend can get extra property tax relief

Texas law gives extra homestead exemptions to homeowners who are 65 or older or who are certified as disabled. These lower your home's taxable value even more, on top of the standard homestead exemption.

In Fort Bend County, you apply through FBCAD. For the over-65 exemption, you usually just need proof of age. For a disability exemption, you need paperwork like a Social Security disability award letter.

Once you have the over-65 exemption, your school district taxes are frozen. They cannot go up as long as you own and live in the home. Visit fbcad.org for current forms and what you need to apply.