Texas · Delta County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Delta County, TX property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Delta 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 Delta County
Delta County itself grants $10,000 off for age 65+ (2026). Cooper ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 0 of the 10 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table.
$10,000 off the home's value for Delta 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.
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 Delta County
What property tax exemptions are there in Delta County?
Delta County itself grants $10,000 off for age 65+ (2026). Cooper ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 0 of the 10 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 (Delta County).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Delta County?
Delta Appraisal District Phone: 903-395-4118 Address: 1280 W. Dallas Ave., Cooper, TX 75432. Also: Delta 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 Delta County?
Local age 65 or older exemption (Delta 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 Delta County?
Local age 65 or older exemption (Delta County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.
Do Texas’s statewide exemptions apply in Delta 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 Delta County sets or runs itself.
Median effective tax rate for Delta 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.