Texas · Fayette County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Fayette County, TX property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Fayette 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 Fayette County
Fayette County itself grants $10,500 off for age 65+ (2026). La Grange ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 3 of the 15 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table.
$10,500 off the home's value for Fayette County taxes
Set by
county
Tax year
2026 (current exemptions 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.
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 Fayette County
What property tax exemptions are there in Fayette County?
Fayette County itself grants $10,500 off for age 65+ (2026). La Grange ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 3 of the 15 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 (Fayette County).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Fayette County?
Fayette Appraisal District Phone: 979-968-8383 Address: 111 S. Vail St., La Grange, TX 78945-2843. Also: Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Assistance Division, which state rules and forms.
When is the deadline to apply in Fayette County?
Local age 65 or older exemption (Fayette 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 Fayette County?
Local age 65 or older exemption (Fayette County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.
Do Texas’s statewide exemptions apply in Fayette 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 Fayette County sets or runs itself.
Good to know in Fayette County
Fayette County gives $10,500 off for 65+ homeowners; its road and bridge fund gives the $3,000 homestead exemption and $7,500 for 65+; the City of La Grange gives 20% (at least $5,000) and $15,000 for 65+.
Round Top-Carmine ISD adds a local 20% homestead exemption (at least $5,000) to the state $140,000.
Median effective tax rate for Fayette 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.