Denton County homestead exemption
How to file with the Denton Central Appraisal District (Denton CAD), and what to check on your record.
Denton County homeowners file the Texas homestead exemption (Form 50-114) with the Denton Central Appraisal District, not the tax office. Email the printed form to info@dentoncad.com, or mail or drop it off at 3911 Morse Street in Denton. 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 Denton CAD
- Appraisal district
- Denton Central Appraisal District
- Website
- www.dentoncad.com
- Online filing
- Denton CAD says the printed application can be emailed back to info@dentoncad.com. Its FAQ does not describe a separate online filing portal.
- Mail / in person
- Denton Central Appraisal District, 3911 Morse Street, Denton, TX 76208 (mail or drop off)
- Cost
- Free
What Denton County homeowners should know
- Denton CAD requires a copy of a Texas driver license or state ID whose address matches the property. It does not accept passports or temporary licenses.
- When several owners sign, each signer’s ID must match; married co-owners need only one signature.
- Denton CAD does not mail an approval notice. Check the property on its website; the homestead usually shows within 90 days.
- There is no fee, and you do not need to hire anyone to file.
Contact details were checked against Denton 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 Denton 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 Denton 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?
Denton 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.
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Where do I file my homestead exemption in Denton County?
With the Denton Central Appraisal District (www.dentoncad.com). Denton CAD says the printed application can be emailed back to info@dentoncad.com. Its FAQ does not describe a separate online filing portal.
Is there a fee to file a homestead exemption in Denton 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
- Denton CAD — Frequently Asked Questions — Denton 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.