Cuero, TX · DeWitt County
Application for Residence Homestead Exemption
Property owners use this application to request a residence homestead exemption from the appraisal district in the county where their property is located.
What this form is
This application lets property owners request available residence homestead exemptions for a property they own and occupy as their principal residence. It asks for owner and property details, the exemption types claimed, supporting documents, and a signed affirmation. File the completed application and required documentation with the appraisal district in the county where the property is located.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a residence homestead exemption should complete and file this application with the appraisal district for the county where the property is located.
How to submit it
File the completed application and all supporting documentation with the appraisal district in the county where your property is located. The form directs applicants to the appraisal district directory for office location information.
About notarization
The application is signed and dated without a notary; applicable supporting affidavits, including those for certain applicants or manufactured homes, must be completed and notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Residence Homestead Exemption Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the tax year, owner and property information, and select the exemption types you are claiming.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include the required identification copy and any supporting documents or applicable affidavits described in the application.
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Sign And Date
Review the affirmation, then sign and date the application.
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File With The Appraisal District
Submit the application and supporting documentation to the appraisal district in the county where the property is located.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Residence Homestead Exemption Application?
- No. Sign and date the application without a notary. If applicable, supporting affidavits for certain applicants or manufactured homes must be completed and notarized.
- How do I submit the Residence Homestead Exemption Application?
- File the completed application and all required supporting documentation with the appraisal district in the county where the property is located. The form provides a directory link for office location information.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests owner and property information, the tax year, exemption types claimed, and details about any cooperative housing interest. It also includes an affirmation and signature section.
- What documents should I attach?
- The form calls for a copy of a driver’s license or state-issued personal identification certificate and may require other supporting documents, depending on the exemption claimed and your circumstances.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Residence Homestead Exemption doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.