Texas · Bexar County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026

Bexar County, TX property tax exemptions (2026)

The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Bexar 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 Bexar County

Bexar County itself grants a 20% homestead exemption, $50,000 off for age 65+, $5,000 off for disabled homeowners and a tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+/disabled (2026). Northside ISD, the largest school district, adds a local $13,330 age 65+ exemption and a local $13,330 disabled exemption on top of the state school exemptions. 24 of the 95 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table.

Apply at
Bexar Appraisal District
Phone
210-242-2432
Local breaks
Local option homestead exemption (Bexar County), Local age 65 or older exemption (Bexar County), Local disabled person exemption (Bexar County), County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Bexar County), Local options of Northside ISD (largest school district)
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in Bexar County

Bexar Appraisal District

Phone
210-242-2432
Address
411 N. Frio St., San Antonio, TX 78207-4416
Official exemptions page

Other offices

Local exemptions in Bexar County

Homestead

Local option homestead exemption (Bexar County)

20% of the home's appraised value off Bexar County taxes (at least $5,000)

Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Owner-occupied residence homestead (any age)
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.
Deadline
Generally by April 30 of the tax year (Tax Code §11.43(d)); a late application can be filed up to two years after that year's taxes become delinquent (§11.431).
Renewal
One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.

Source: official page

Seniors

Local age 65 or older exemption (Bexar County)

$50,000 off the home's value for Bexar County taxes

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.
Deadline
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.

Source: official page

Disability

Local disabled person exemption (Bexar County)

$5,000 off the home's value for Bexar County taxes

Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Homeowner who meets the Social Security disability definition (you cannot take both the 65+ and disabled exemption from the same unit)
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.
Deadline
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.

Source: official page

Senior freeze or deferral

County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Bexar County)

County taxes on the home are capped at the amount in the year you first qualify (rises only for new improvements)

Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Homeowners with the age 65 or older or disabled exemption
How to apply
Automatic once the appraisal district grants your age 65 or disabled exemption.
Deadline
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.

Source: official page

Other

Local options of Northside ISD (largest school district)

Northside ISD adds a $13,330 local age 65+ exemption and a $13,330 local disabled exemption on top of the state school exemptions ($140,000 homestead; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled)

Set by
school district
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Homeowners in Northside ISD; age/disability rules as for the state exemption
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.
Deadline
Generally by April 30 of the tax year (Tax Code §11.43(d)); a late application can be filed up to two years after that year's taxes become delinquent (§11.431).
Renewal
One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.

Source: official page

Amounts by taxing unit in Bexar County

Each school district, city or other taxing unit can set its own amount. Find the ones on your tax bill.

Sort:
Taxing unitTypeDisabilityFreezeHomestead pctOver65Source
Alamo Colleges Districtspecial$50,000no1%$50,000official
Alamo Heights ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Bexar Countycounty$5,000yes (since 2005)20%$50,000official
Bexar County ESD #1specialnonenononenoneofficial
Bexar County ESD #10specialnonenononenoneofficial
Bexar County ESD #11specialnonenononenoneofficial
Bexar County ESD #12specialnonenononenoneofficial
Bexar County ESD #2special$3,000no0.01%$3,000official
Bexar County ESD #3specialnonenononenoneofficial
Bexar County ESD #4specialnonenononenoneofficial
Bexar County ESD #5specialnonenononenoneofficial
Bexar County ESD #6specialnonenononenoneofficial
Bexar County ESD #7specialnonenononenoneofficial
Bexar County ESD #8specialnonenononenoneofficial
Bexar County ESD #9specialnonenononenoneofficial
Bexar County Road & Flood Controlspecial$5,000yes (since 2005)20%noneofficial
Boerne ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Boerne Stage Road Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Briggs Ranch II Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Briggs Ranch Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Chasin Heights Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Cibolo Canyons Special Improvement Districtspecial$85,000no20%$85,000official
City of Alamo Heightscitynoneyes (since 2007)nonenoneofficial
City of Balcones Heightscity$65,000yes (since 2018)15%$65,000official
City of Castle Hillscitynoneyes (since 2017)10%$5,000official
City of China Grovecitynoneyes (since 2019)20%$15,000official
City of Cibolocitynonenononenoneofficial
City of Conversecitynoneno1%$15,000official
City of Elmendorfcitynoneyes (since 2013)nonenoneofficial
City of Fair Oaks Ranchcity$50,000yes (since 2022)none$50,000official
City of Grey Forestcitynoneno1%$50,000official
City of Helotescity$12,000yes (since 2008)none$20,000official
City of Hill Country Villagecity$50,000no20%$50,000official
City of Hollywood Parkcitynonenonone$20,000official
City of Kirbycitynonenonone$15,000official
City of Leon Valleycity$50,000yes (since 2005)20%$50,000official
City of Live Oakcitynoneyes (since 2005)20%$40,000official
City of Lytlecitynoneno20%$10,000official
City of Olmos Parkcitynoneyes (since 2018)none$10,000official
City of San Antoniocity$85,000yes (since 2005)20%$85,000official
City of Sandy Oakscity$15,000no15%$15,000official
City of Schertzcity$3,000yes (since 2004)none$10,000official
City of Selmacitynoneyes (since 2004)1%$20,000official
City of Shavano Parkcitynoneyes (since 2004)none$5,000official
City of Somersetcitynonenonone$10,000official
City of St Hedwigcitynonenonone$60,000official
City of Terrell Hillscitynonenononenoneofficial
City of Universal Citycity$10,000yes (since 2021)1%$10,000official
City of Von Ormycitynonenonone$5,000official
City of Windcrestcity$15,000no5%$15,000official
Clearwater Creek Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Comal ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)20%no local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Crosswinds at South Lake Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
East Central ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Eastridge Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Edgewood ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)none$10,000 local (on top of the state $60,000)official
Espada SID #1specialnonenononenoneofficial
Espino Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Fischer Gardens Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Floresville ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Gates Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Grace Gardens Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Harlandale ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)none$5,000 local (on top of the state $60,000)official
Judson ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Landon Ridge Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Lemon Creek Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Lucero Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Medina Stonehill Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Medina Valley ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Medina WCID #5specialnonenononenoneofficial
North East ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)none$13,330 local (on top of the state $60,000)official
Northlake Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Northside ISDschool district$13,330 local (on top of the state $60,000)yes (required by state law for school districts)none$13,330 local (on top of the state $60,000)official
Real Road Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Redbird Ranch Water Control and Improvement District Number 3specialnonenononenoneofficial
Redbird Ranch WCID Number 2specialnonenononenoneofficial
San Antonio ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)0.01%no local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
San Antonio MUD #1specialnoneno20%noneofficial
San Antonio River Authorityspecial$5,000no4%$5,000official
Sapphire Grove Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Schertz-Cibolo ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Sienna Lakes Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Somerset ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
South San ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)none$15,000 local (on top of the state $60,000)official
Southside ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Southwest ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Stolte Ranch Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Stone Garden Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Straus Medina Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Sunshine Trails Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Talley Road Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Tres Laurels Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
University Health (Bexar County Hospital District)specialnoneno20%$30,000official
Westpointe Special Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Westside 211 Public Improvement Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial

State exemptions that also apply here

These breaks come from Texas law. Their full rules, forms and deadlines are on the Texas page.

All Texas property tax exemptions

By group in Texas: Seniors · Veterans · Disability · Surviving spouses

Savings estimate for Bexar County

Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.

Filled in when the exemption is a fixed dollar amount. You can change it.

Bexar County median effective rate: 1.55% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Bexar County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. It is a county-wide middle value; rates differ by town and school district.

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Bexar County

What property tax exemptions are there in Bexar County?

Bexar County itself grants a 20% homestead exemption, $50,000 off for age 65+, $5,000 off for disabled homeowners and a tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+/disabled (2026). Northside ISD, the largest school district, adds a local $13,330 age 65+ exemption and a local $13,330 disabled exemption on top of the state school exemptions. 24 of the 95 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table. Local breaks here: Local option homestead exemption (Bexar County); Local age 65 or older exemption (Bexar County); Local disabled person exemption (Bexar County); County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Bexar County); Local options of Northside ISD (largest school district).

Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Bexar County?

Bexar Appraisal District Phone: 210-242-2432 Address: 411 N. Frio St., San Antonio, TX 78207-4416. Also: Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector, which sends and collects the property tax bill. Also: Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Assistance Division, which state rules and forms.

When is the deadline to apply in Bexar County?

Local option homestead exemption (Bexar County): Generally by April 30 of the tax year (Tax Code §11.43(d)); a late application can be filed up to two years after that year's taxes become delinquent (§11.431). Local age 65 or older exemption (Bexar 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). Local disabled person exemption (Bexar 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). County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Bexar 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). Local options of Northside ISD (largest school district): Generally by April 30 of the tax year (Tax Code §11.43(d)); a late application can be filed up to two years after that year's taxes become delinquent (§11.431).

Do I have to reapply every year in Bexar County?

Local option homestead exemption (Bexar County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to. Local age 65 or older exemption (Bexar County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to. Local disabled person exemption (Bexar County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to. County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Bexar County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to. Local options of Northside ISD (largest school district): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.

Do Texas’s statewide exemptions apply in Bexar 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 Bexar County sets or runs itself.

Good to know in Bexar County

  • Bexar County Road & Flood gives $5,000 for disabled persons OR the $3,000 homestead exemption; homeowners who qualify for both get only the $5,000 (BCAD chart note).
  • School district 65+ and disabled figures in the table are local additions on top of the state $60,000 (for example Northside ISD adds $13,330 for both 65+ and disabled; North East ISD adds $13,330 for 65+ only).

Think your assessed value is too high? See how to appeal in Bexar County.

Sources

Last checked: Oct 2026.