You NEVER have to pay a private business to file a homestead exemption or to apply for a refund. Call your county tax office or county appraisal district office for assistance. Do you also know how to reduce property taxes on your homestead and pay taxes in installments or defer payment of taxes?

• When you sign up for the over 65 / disabled property tax exemption, taxes are reduced. Contact your local county tax office or appraisal district office. To read more online, access: www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/proptax/exmptns.html

• You can pay taxes on your homestead in four installments. Due dates are January 31, March 31, May 31 and July 31. Contact your county tax office for details. Read more online at: www.traviscountytax.org/goPropertiesPaymentOptions.do

• You can defer payment of taxes on your homestead without penalty and at a lower rate of interest (8% annually versus 24%). Contact your local appraisal district office or county tax office for details. Read more online at: www.traviscountytax.org/goHome.do

For assistance in Travis County, contact the Travis County Tax Office
at (512) 854-9473. se habla espanol

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