Filing a homestead exemption in McLennan County

How do I file a homestead exemption in McLennan County, Texas?

Once the home is your primary residence, apply with the McLennan County Appraisal District. It's free, and you can file online through the district's E-Services portal or with the paper form. Texas school districts are currently required to exempt $140,000 of a homestead's value, and a homestead's appraised value can't rise more than 10% a year. The amount has changed recently, so check the Comptroller's page for the current figure.

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Reviewed 2026-09 by Duck Brothers Real Estate · TREC Broker #9009651. General information, not legal, tax, or lending advice.

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