Age 65 & Older Exemption - How to Apply

The Age 65 & Older Exemption reduces the taxable value of your home, potentially reducing your property taxes. Additionally, you will receive a tax ceiling on the taxes for your school district and other taxing units, such as the City of San Antonio and the Alamo College District. This freezes the amount of taxes for those taxing units. These taxes will not increase as long as you live in the home and do not make any significant improvements, such as adding a garage or additional living areas.

To qualify:

• You must be 65 or older.
• You must own and live in the home.
• A surviving spouse, aged 55 or older at the time of the spouse’s passing, may continue the exemption if their spouse was claiming the over 65 exemption at the time of passing.

You may apply for the Age 65 or Older exemption at any time the year you turn 65. The district may automatically add the exemption if we have your date of birth on file from a previous application.

Homeowners are not required to reapply for the exemption annually. Once the exemption is received and approved, it generally remains in effect as long as the homeowner continues to qualify. Circumstances that may affect eligibility include, but are not limited to, the property no longer being the homeowner’s primary residence, the death of an applicant, or no response to a request from the appraisal district for documentation needed to verify continued eligibility, such as a Homestead Audit Verification letter. Please note that the exemption recipient or their legal representative is responsible for notifying the appraisal district of any change in residency or eligibility status.

To apply online, visit www.bcad.org, click Online Services, and create a login. Upload a copy of your Texas Driver’s License or TX ID card showing the same address as the property. 

If you prefer not to apply online, you can request a form by mail, or download it at www.bcad.org under Forms. The Texas Driver’s License or TX ID card rules still apply. Then submit your form and the required supporting documentation electronically via our online contact form located at help.bcad.org, or by mail, fax, or in person using the contact information below.

Contact Information:
Bexar Central Appraisal District
411 N Frio St
PO Box 830248
San Antonio, TX 78283-0248
Phone: 210-242-2432
Fax: 210-242-2454 or 210-242-2453