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Erath County, TX property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Erath County itself grants $12,000 off for age 65+ (2026). Stephenville ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 1 of the 17 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table.

Apply at
Erath Appraisal District
Phone
254-965-5434
Local breaks
Local age 65 or older exemption (Erath County)
Tax year
2026 (current exemption amounts page, Oct 2026)

Where to apply in Erath County

Erath Appraisal District

Phone
254-965-5434
Address
1195 W. South Loop, Stephenville, TX 76401-2026
Official exemptions page

Other offices

Local exemptions in Erath County

Seniors

Local age 65 or older exemption (Erath County)

$12,000 off the home's value for Erath County taxes

Set by
county
Tax year
2026 (current exemption amounts page, Oct 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

Amounts by taxing unit in Erath 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
Bluff Dale ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)10%$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
City of Dublincitynonenot listednone$5,000official
City of Stephenvillecity$10,000not listednone$15,000official
De Leon ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Dublin ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Erath Countycountynonenot listednone$12,000official
Erath County Road & Bridgecountynonenot listed0% (state $3,000 road homestead)$9,000official
Gordon ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Hico ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Huckabay ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Iredell ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Lingleville ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Lipan ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Morgan Mill ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Santo ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Stephenville ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Three Way ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial

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 Erath 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.

Erath County median effective rate: 0.88% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Erath 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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Eligibility finder for Erath County

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Document checklist for Erath County

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Erath County

What property tax exemptions are there in Erath County?

Erath County itself grants $12,000 off for age 65+ (2026). Stephenville ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 1 of the 17 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 (Erath County).

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

Erath Appraisal District Phone: 254-965-5434 Address: 1195 W. South Loop, Stephenville, TX 76401-2026. Also: Erath 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 Erath County?

Local age 65 or older exemption (Erath 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 Erath County?

Local age 65 or older exemption (Erath County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.

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

Good to know in Erath County

  • Erath County gives $12,000 off for 65+ homeowners; its road and bridge fund gives the $3,000 homestead exemption and $9,000 for 65+; the City of Stephenville gives $15,000 for 65+ and $10,000 for disabled homeowners.

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

Sources

Last checked: Oct 2026.