Texas · Armstrong County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Armstrong County, TX property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Armstrong County, on top of Texas’s statewide rules: what each is worth here, who qualifies, where to apply and the deadline.
What is different in Armstrong County
Armstrong County itself grants a local age 65+ exemption (amount not published) (2026). Claude ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 0 of the 6 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table.
Apply at
Armstrong Appraisal District
Phone
806-331-9479
Local breaks
Local age 65 or older exemption (Armstrong County)
Local age 65 or older exemption (Armstrong County)
A local age 65+ exemption off Armstrong County taxes (granted; amount not published by the appraisal district)
Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Homeowner age 65 or older (a surviving spouse 55 or older may keep it)
How to apply
File Form 50-114 with the county appraisal district (no fee); one application covers every taxing unit that taxes your home. Attach a copy of your Texas driver's license or ID showing the home's address.
No later than one year after you turn 65 or become disabled (Tax Code §11.43(k)); late applications up to two years after the delinquency date (§11.431).
Renewal
One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.
Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.
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Questions about property tax exemptions in Armstrong County
What property tax exemptions are there in Armstrong County?
Armstrong County itself grants a local age 65+ exemption (amount not published) (2026). Claude ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 0 of the 6 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table. Local breaks here: Local age 65 or older exemption (Armstrong County).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Armstrong County?
Armstrong Appraisal District Phone: 806-331-9479 Address: 114 Trice St., Claude, TX 79019. Also: Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Assistance Division, which state rules and forms.
When is the deadline to apply in Armstrong County?
Local age 65 or older exemption (Armstrong County): No later than one year after you turn 65 or become disabled (Tax Code §11.43(k)); late applications up to two years after the delinquency date (§11.431).
Do I have to reapply every year in Armstrong County?
Local age 65 or older exemption (Armstrong County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.
Do Texas’s statewide exemptions apply in Armstrong County too?
Yes. The statewide breaks on our Texas page apply here as well, for example General Residence Homestead Exemption, Age 65 or Older or Disabled Residence Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling (tax freeze) for Age 65 or Older or Disabled. This page adds what Armstrong County sets or runs itself.
Good to know in Armstrong County
The Armstrong CAD sheet marks which exemptions each unit offers but not the dollar amounts; call the appraisal district for the local over-65 amounts.
Median effective tax rate for Armstrong County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. The rate is property taxes paid divided by home value.