| FAQ | General Information back to top |
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| Q | My property information is wrong. How do I get it changed? |
| A | This site only displays the information provided by the appraisal district. You will need to contact the appraisal district and inform them of the wrong information. Each appraisal district has their own procedure for reporting changes.back to top |
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| Q | How current is the information on your site? |
| A | The information provided is updated every evening.back to top |
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| Q | I don't want my information available on the web. How do I get it deleted? |
| A | The data that is being presented on this website is public record and available under laws governing the public's right to access public information. We cannot selectively remove or withhold this information.back to top |
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| Q | Why do I get an error message that says 'Request Timed Out'? |
| A | This error generally occurs when the search criteria is too broad to complete the search before the set time limit. Narrow the search down by providing additional search criteria.back to top |
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| FAQ | Homestead, Over 65 and Disabled Exemptions back to top |
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| Q | What is a general homestead exemption? |
| A | The general homestead exemption is provided by state law for owner-occupied residential properties. The exemption removes a portion of your value from taxation providing a lower tax amount for the homestead property.back to top |
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| Q | How do I qualify for the general homestead exemption? |
| A | In order to qualify for this exemption you must have owned and occupied the property as of January 1st of that tax year. This property must also be your principal residence and you may not claim another homestead on another piece of property.back to top |
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| Q | Do I need to reapply every year for my homestead |
| A | No. You do not have to reapply unless the chief appraiser requests a new application or you move to a new residence.back to top |
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| Q | When and where do I apply for my homestead exemption? |
| A | You may apply in person at Lubbock Central Appraisal District between January 1st and April 30th of the tax year. You may file for late HS exemption up to one year after the date which the taxes become delinquent. There is never a fee to apply for a homestead application. The form is also available on our website. CAN YOU PUT LINK HERE???back to top |
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| Q | Am I eligible for additional exemptions when I turn 65? |
| A | If you are age 65 or older your residence homestead will qualify for additional exemption deductions and you will receive a tax ceiling for that home on your school taxes. Refer to the exemption table for exemptions and tax ceilings offered by each taxing unit. You qualify for the exemption in the year your turn 65. You do not have to be 65 on January 1.back to top |
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| Q | I am a surviving spouse. Am I eligible for any exemption benefits? |
| A | If a homeowner who has been receiving the tax ceiling on school taxes dies, the ceiling transfers to the surviving spouse, if the survivor is 55 or older and has ownership in the home. The survivor must apply to the appraisal district for the tax ceiling to transfer.back to top |
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| Q | I am a disabled veteran. Am I entitled to any property tax deductions? |
| A | You may qualify for a property tax deduction if you are either (1) a veteran who was disabled while serving with the U.S. armed forces or (2) the surviving spouse or child (under 18 years of age or unmarried) of a disabled veteran. You must be a Texas resident and must provide documentation from the Veteran's Administration reflecting the percentage of your service-connected disability. Your disability rating must be at least 10%. The exemption amount varies depending on the disability level. This exemption is different from the 100% Disabled Veteran Exemption.back to top |
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| Q | I am a homeowner with disabilities. Am I entitled to any exemptions? |
| A | A person with a disability may get exemptions if (1) you can't engage in gainful work because of physical or mental disability or (2) you are 55 years old and blind and can't engage in your previous work because of your blindness. If you receive disability benefits under the Federal Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program through the Social Security Administration you should qualify. Disability benefits from any other program do not automatically qualify. Refer to the exemption table taxing units that grant the disability exemption and/or tax ceiling.
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| FAQ | 100% Disabled Veteran Exemption back to top |
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| Q | I already have a homestead exemption. Do I need to apply for the new exemption? |
| A | Yes. The new exemption is not given automatically.back to top |
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| Q | I just qualified for the disabled veteran's exemption. Why do I need to send you my documentation for the new exemption? |
| A | Qualifications for the new homestead exemption differ from those for the prior disabled veteran's exemption. In particular, you must show that you actually receive 100% disability compensation for a service-connected disability, and have a rating of 100% disability or individual unemployability.back to top |
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| Q | When is the new homestead exemption effective? |
| A | It is retroactive to January 1, 2009. If you owned your home and qualified on that date, you'll receive the exemption for 2009.back to top |
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| Q | I bought my home after January 1, 2009. Will I get the new exemption for part of 2009? |
| A | No. The exemption will take effect for the 2010 year if you didn't own the home on January 1, 2009.back to top |
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| Q | My disability rating is actually 50%, but because I am over 65, I receive the maximum disability exemption. Do I qualify for the new homestead exemption? |
| A | No. You must be 100% disabled or have a rating of individual unemployability to qualify for the new exemption. You must also be receiving 100% disability compensation from the VA. If the VA reduces or changes either of these ratings, it is your responsibility to notify the appraisal district in writing.back to top |
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| Q | If something happens to me, will the new homestead exemption pass to my spouse or children? |
| A | No. Only the disabled veteran can claim the 100% homestead exemption.back to top |
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| Q | I owe delinquent taxes on my home for years before 2009. Will the new exemption affect those? |
| A | No. The exemption will apply for 2009 forward. It does not affect prior years.back to top |
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| Q | I am in a hospital or nursing home. Can I still get the new exemption? |
| A | Yes, as long as you intend to return to the home when you are able.back to top |
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| Q | My spouse and I own our home together. How is the new homestead exemption calculated? |
| A | If the home is community property, it is calculated as if you owned 100% of the home. If the home is not community property, the exemption is prorated in proportion to the value of your interest.back to top |
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| Q | I have a mortgage on the home. Can I still get the new homestead exemption? |
| A | Yes.back to top |
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| Q | I don't currently have a homestead exemption. Do I need to apply for the regular homestead exemption in addition to this one? |
| A | You should also apply for the regular homestead exemption. This will ensure that you receive the maximum benefits of the regular exemption should your qualification for the new exemption change.back to top |
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| Q | I have recently turned 65. Should I apply for the over-65 homestead exemption in addition to the new exemption? |
| A | Yes, for the same reason given above.back to top |
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| Q | How much of my home's value will the new exemption exempt? |
| A | Your home will be totally exempt from property taxes.back to top |
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| Q | I meet all the qualifications for the new exemption. I currently apply the $12,000 regular disabled veteran's exemption to my home. When I get the new disability exemption, what happens to the other exemption? |
| A | The new exemption will exempt all of the value of your home. Consequently, the $12,000 disabled veteran's exemption will have no effect. If you own other taxable property (such as a vacation home or business), you should file a new application with the appraisal district and designate the exemption as applying to the other property.back to top |
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| Q | Will I have to reapply every year for the new disability homestead exemption? |
| A | No. Once your exemption is granted, you will not have to reapply unless the chief appraiser requires you to do so in writing.back to top |
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| Q | I already have a disability homestead exemption on my home. What is the difference between that one and this one? |
| A | The existing disability homestead exemption has different requirements and benefits. For that exemption, you must meet the Social Security Administration's definition of disabled, which is not necessarily the same as that used by the VA or your branch of the military. The benefits are also different. Only school districts are required to provide a disability homestead exemption, though many other taxing entities do. The new exemption will apply to all taxing units and will exempt the total value of your home.back to top |
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| Q | Can I apply the new exemption to my main home and get the general homestead exemption on my vacation home? |
| A | No. Both exemptions apply only to the home that is your principal residence. You can, however, apply the prior disabled veteran's exemption to your vacation home.back to top |
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| Q | How do I get documentation of my status from the VA? |
| A | You can contact the VA at 1-800-827-1000. Their website is at www.va.gov.back to top |
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