Collin County homestead exemption
How to file with the Collin Central Appraisal District (Collin CAD), and what to check on your record.
Collin County homeowners file the Texas homestead exemption (Form 50-114) with the Collin Central Appraisal District, not the tax office. File online through the Collin CAD Taxpayer Portal, by mail, in person, or in the drop box (emailed applications are not accepted). Include a Texas driver license or ID showing the home’s address. Filing is free, the regular deadline is April 30, and late applications are accepted up to 2 years after the delinquency date.
Filing with Collin CAD
- Appraisal district
- Collin Central Appraisal District
- Website
- collincad.org
- Online filing
- Yes, through the Collin CAD Taxpayer Portal at onlineportal.collincad.org. Collin CAD says emailed applications are not accepted.
- Mail / in person
- By mail, in person (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), or in the 24/7 drop box outside the main entrance
- Phone
- 469-742-9200
- Cost
- Free
What Collin County homeowners should know
- Include a copy of your Texas driver license or state ID. Collin CAD states the address on your ID must match the property address.
Contact details were checked against Collin CAD’s own pages on November 7, 2026. Offices change hours and portals; confirm on the district’s website before you go.
Amounts that apply statewide
Every Texas school district, including those in Collin County, must exempt $140,000 of a homestead’s value, plus $60,000 for owners 65 or older or disabled (tax year 2025 and later). City, county and special district exemptions vary by taxing unit; your Collin CAD property record lists each unit and the exemptions applied.
| Tax year | General homestead | Added for 65+ or disabled | Total for 65+ or disabled |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $40,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 |
| 2023 | $100,000 | $10,000 | $110,000 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | $10,000 | $110,000 |
| 2025 and later | $140,000 | $60,000 | $200,000 |
Missed a year?
Collin CAD applies the same state late-filing rule: up to 2 years after the delinquency date for each tax year (§11.431), or 5 years for disabled veteran exemptions (§11.439). See late filing and refunds.
Not sure what your record shows? The free check reads your county record with you, applies the rules on this page, and shows any back-year refunds and yearly savings. If you are already covered, it says so.
Run the free 3-minute checkCommon questions
Where do I file my homestead exemption in Collin County?
With the Collin Central Appraisal District (collincad.org). Yes, through the Collin CAD Taxpayer Portal at onlineportal.collincad.org. Collin CAD says emailed applications are not accepted.
Is there a fee to file a homestead exemption in Collin County?
No. Filing with the appraisal district is free.
Related guides
- How to file a homestead exemption in TexasStep-by-step: how to file a Texas homestead exemption on Form 50-114, what ID and documents to include, online filing, how to check approval. Filing is free.
- Filed late? How to get back years of homestead savingsForgot to file? Texas accepts late homestead applications up to 2 years after the delinquency date (5 for disabled veterans) and refunds taxes paid. Dates by year.
- Got a letter asking you to reapply?Got a letter to reapply for your Texas homestead exemption? The five-year review, HB 2730, deadlines such as Dallas CAD’s 30 days, and what happens if you ignore it.
Sources
- Collin CAD — How do I apply for exemptions? — Collin Central Appraisal District
- Collin CAD Taxpayer Portal — Collin Central Appraisal District
- Texas Tax Code, Chapter 11 (Taxable Property and Exemptions) — Texas Legislature
- Form 50-114, Application for Residence Homestead Exemption — Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
ExemptBack is private self-help software, not a government service, law firm, or property tax consultant. This guide is general information about Texas law, not legal advice. Your appraisal district decides every application.