The Harris County Appraisal District is reminding property owners who had experienced physical damage to their property during the February freeze to apply for a temporary disaster exemption. “I want to remind everyone that the temporary disaster exemption is available to help property owners who had physical damage to their property from Winter Storm Uri,” said Roland Altinger, chief appraiser. “A change in state law since Hurricane Harvey now lets the individual owner apply for […]
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Homeowners Have Payment Options For Property Taxes On Appreciating Home Values
Texas homeowners may postpone paying the currently delinquent property taxes due on the appreciating value of their homes by taking advantage of a payment option called “residence homestead tax deferral” and filing a tax deferral affidavit at the Harris County Appraisal District. This tax relief allows homeowners to pay the property taxes on 105 percent of the preceding year’s appraised value of their homestead, plus the taxes on any new improvements to the homestead. The […]
Deferred Property Tax Payments
Texans who are age 65 or older or who are disabled as defined by law may postpone paying current and delinquent property taxes on their homes by signing a tax deferral affidavit at the Harris County Appraisal District office. Once the affidavit is on file, taxes are deferred – but not cancelled – as long as the owner continues to qualify for the exemption. Taxes accumulate with 5 percent interest per year. The law extends […]