New Law Effective January 1, 2022 for Homestead Exemptions
Homeowners are no longer required to wait until January 1 of the year following the purchase of a primary residence to qualify for a homestead exemption. As of January 1, 2022, a homeowner can receive their exemption in the year the property is acquired.
Requirements:
- The homeowner must be an individual (not a corporation or business)
- The home must be the owner’s principal residence
- Only one property may be claimed at a time
For additional information on types of exemptions and county forms, see the links below:
Travis County | Bastrop County | Williamson County | Hays County | Caldwell County | Burnet County | Llano County
If you have questions about filing a Homestead Exemption this year, don't hesitate to reach out to any of our knowledgeable agents. You can also call our Lake Austin office at (512) 480-0848 or Lake Travis office at (512) 263-3282 or message us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.