Texas may owe you money back.
Missing homestead exemptions quietly cost thousands. See yours in 3 minutes.
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Answer a few taps. We run your home against Texas exemption law.
Graded report
See your grade, your back-year refunds, and your yearly savings.
Your kit
Unlock your filled-in packet, letters, and refund tracker. You file it.
Back years become a refund check.
- Late filing is allowed up to 2 years back (Tax Code §11.431)
- Disabled veterans: up to 5 years back (§11.439)
- Paid taxes get refunded. No separate refund request.
- Lower bill every year after.
Your packet, already filled in.
- Exactly what to write, line by line
- Which late years to request
- Checklist so nothing gets rejected
- Refund tracker, follow-up letter, escrow letter
More than a refund.
- Cash back for years you overpaid
- Lower mortgage payment when taxes are in escrow
- 10% cap on yearly taxable value increases (§23.23)
- Tax ceiling at 65+ or disabled (§11.26)
Straight talk
Filing is free. You can do it yourself. If your report says you're covered or the savings are small, we'll tell you not to buy. The kit is for people who want it done right and fast.
One price. No surprises.
The check is always free. Buy the kit only if your report says it's worth it.
- Filled-in filing packet with your late years
- Checklist so nothing gets rejected
- Refund tracker and calendar reminders
- Refund follow-up letter and escrow letter
- 3-business-day right to cancel — your card isn't charged until it passes
Filing with your appraisal district is free. You can file yourself. You're paying for the software that does it right.
Know the rules before you file.
- Filed late? How to get back years of homestead savingsIn Texas you can file a late residence homestead application up to 2 years after the delinquency date for that tax year, usually February 1 of the following year (Tax Code §11.431).
- The $140,000 homestead exemption: what changed in 2025From tax year 2025, the Texas school district homestead exemption is $140,000 (up from $100,000), and homeowners 65 or older or disabled get an additional $60,000 (up from $10,000), for $200,000 in total.
- How to file a homestead exemption in TexasTo file a Texas homestead exemption, look up your property on your county appraisal district’s website, complete Comptroller Form 50-114, attach a copy of a Texas driver license or state ID showing the home’s address, and submit it online, by mail, or in person to that appraisal district.
- Just bought a home? Your homestead exemption checklistAfter buying a Texas home, file Form 50-114 with your appraisal district once you live there; the deadline is the first anniversary of your purchase.
- Texas property tax exemptions at 65 and olderA Texas homeowner 65 or older gets an additional $60,000 school district exemption from tax year 2025, on top of the $140,000 general homestead exemption, for $200,000 total.
- Texas property tax exemptions for disabled veteransTexas exempts $5,000 to $12,000 of one property’s value for a disabled veteran based on the VA rating (Tax Code §11.22, Form 50-135).
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Questions
Is the check really free?
Yes. No account needed to see your report.
Do you file for me?
No. You sign and file. The kit fills everything in and shows you exactly how.
How do I know the numbers are right?
They use your appraised value and your tax rates with current Texas law. They’re estimates; your appraisal district makes the final call.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Your card is held, not charged, during the 3-business-day cancel window. Cancel before midnight Central time on your deadline and your card is never charged. The kit unlocks the next day. Details.
Is my information safe?
We never ask for your Social Security, driver license, or bank numbers. Privacy Policy.
Is ExemptBack a government agency?
No. ExemptBack is private self-help software. It is not affiliated with any appraisal district, tax office, or the Texas Comptroller. Filing an exemption with your appraisal district is free, and you can file without us.
How far back can I get a refund?
Texas accepts late homestead applications up to 2 years after each year’s delinquency date, and 5 years for disabled veteran exemptions. Approved years are refunded without a separate request. Late filing guide.