Can an individual apply for a homestead exemption after the designated deadline of April 30, 2025?

Yes, individuals may apply for a homestead exemption in Texas after the deadline of April 30, 2025. This application can be processed retroactively to the 2025 property tax bill. Pursuant to Texas Tax Code Section 11.431, homeowners are permitted to submit a late application within a two-year period following the tax delinquency date, typically occurring on February 1 of the subsequent year. Thus, for the 2025 tax year, the final date for submitting such an application is January 31, 2028.

Additionally, certain categories of applicants, such as disabled veterans, may be afforded extended deadlines. For instance, an individual designated as a 100% disabled veteran is eligible to file a late application within five years subsequent to the delinquency date.

To initiate the application process, individuals should complete the Residence Homestead Exemption Application (Form 50-114) and submit it to the appropriate local county appraisal district. It is essential that the Texas driver’s license or state identification matches the address of the property for which the exemption is being claimed.