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    Disabled person

    Tex. Tax Code §§ 11.13(c)–(d), (m), 11.26

    What it is

    "Disabled" here means you meet the Social Security Administration's definition of disability for disability-insurance benefits (§ 11.13(m)) — you do not have to actually receive SSDI payments, only to meet the standard.

    Proof is either a current SSA award or disability-determination letter, or your physician's completed statement on the district's disability verification form. Districts generally want the letter dated within the last year.

    You cannot take both the disabled-person and over-65 additional school exemptions in the same year — if you qualify for both, we file whichever helps you more (the ceilings differ by qualifying year).

    What it's worth

    An additional $60,000 off for school taxes (§ 11.13(c)) on top of the general homestead amount, plus any local-option additional amount, plus the same school-tax ceiling the over-65 exemption carries (§ 11.26).

    You qualify if

    • You qualify for the residence homestead exemption on this home.
    • You meet the Social Security Administration's definition of disabled (receiving benefits is not required — meeting the standard is).

    File as soon as the disability determination is issued. Late applications are accepted up to two years after the delinquency date.

    Documents the district requires

    • Texas driver's licence or DPS ID — address must match this property

      Required by Tax Code § 11.43(n). If you've moved, update your address with DPS first — the district will deny the application if the addresses differ. A passport or handgun licence cannot substitute.

    • SSA award / disability-determination letter — or your physician's statement on the district's form

      Districts want current proof, generally dated within the last 12 months. If you aren't in the SSA system, we'll send you the district's physician's statement form to have completed.

    Filed on Form 50-114 (disability section). You upload these in the application — we prepare the district's form and file it with them.

    County specifics

    Travis County (TCAD)

    • TCAD accepts online filing, but strictly enforces the ID-address match — a passport or handgun licence is not accepted, and a mismatched address is an automatic denial.
    • If you moved recently, change your address with Texas DPS before applying; TCAD may also ask for supplemental proof of residence such as a current utility bill in your name or your vehicle registration.

    Williamson County (WCAD)

    • WCAD supports online filing from your property record. Your Texas DL or DPS ID must show this property's address.
    • If you previously claimed a homestead in another county, WCAD may ask for confirmation from the prior appraisal district that the old exemption was removed.

    Hays County (Hays CAD)

    • Files on the standard Form 50-114 with a matching Texas DL or DPS ID. Online submission is available through the Hays CAD site.

    Bell County (Bell CAD)

    • Standard Form 50-114 filing with matching Texas DL or DPS ID. Bell CAD may request a current utility bill when the occupancy date is recent.

    Bastrop County (Bastrop CAD)

    • Standard Form 50-114 filing with matching Texas DL or DPS ID.

    Burnet County (Burnet CAD)

    • Standard Form 50-114 filing with matching Texas DL or DPS ID.

    Llano County (Llano CAD)

    • Standard Form 50-114 filing with matching Texas DL or DPS ID.

    Lampasas County (Lampasas CAD)

    • Standard Form 50-114 filing with matching Texas DL or DPS ID.

    Kimble County (Kimble CAD)

    • Standard Form 50-114 filing with matching Texas DL or DPS ID.

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