Don't forget to file for your Homestead Exemption!
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Hi, [Your Name] with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Texas & I want to share a great piece of information that can save you money on your property taxes! One of the most common property tax exemptions is the Homestead Exemption but it is sometimes overlooked and I want to ensure you take advantage of the savings.
A Homestead Exemption allows you to lower the taxable value of your home by the County, which in turn lowers the amount you pay in property taxes. Not only does it exempt $25,000 of your home's value from taxation by the school district it also places limits on the tax assessor. With a Homestead Exemption in effect on your property, the County tax assessor can only raise your home’s taxable value by a maximum of 10% year-over-year. In a steady market like Dallas/Fort Worth, where we continue to see increases in home values, filing your homestead exemption is a must do.
To be eligible, you must have lived in the subject property as your primary residence since January 1st & file your Homestead paperwork before April 30th.
Filing for your Homestead Exemption is easy. Simply go to your County's Appraisal District website & complete the appropriate paperwork on-line. The homestead exemption form can be found on most of the appraisal districts websites by searching for the word form or exemption. And if you aren't sure if you filed for the exemption before, you can double check by searching your address on the county appraisal district website as well.
Please, do not be fooled by official-looking documents you may receive in the mail offering to file the paperwork on your behalf for a small fee. This is an absolutely FREE process & it is very quick & easy to complete.
If you have any questions about filing or need help finding your Appraisal District site, please give me a call. I would be honored to help you save money on your property taxes.
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