Property Tax Exemptions for Non-Disabled Veterans in Texas (2025)
You served your country. In the unfortunate event that you suffered a disability, you are eligible for a disabled veteran’s exemption.
But did you know Texas offers tax breaks for veterans even without a service-connected disability rating?
Many veteran homeowners miss out on thousands in savings simply because they assume property tax exemptions only apply to disabled vets. That’s not true.
Whether you’re 40 or 70, married or widowed, you likely qualify for relief right now — and it’s retroactive in some cases.
Here’s every property tax exemption available to non-disabled veterans in Texas for 2025.
1. Residence Homestead Exemption (§11.13)
This is the most common exemption for all Texas homeowners, including veterans.
- Benefit: Reduces your school district taxable value by $140,000 (2025 amount).
- Eligibility: You must own and occupy your home as your principal residence on January 1.
- Form: Form 50-114 – Residence Homestead Exemption
👉 Every veteran homeowner should claim this. It also forms the base for other exemptions.
2. Over-65 Exemption
If you’re a veteran age 65 or older, you qualify for the senior exemption — even without a service-connected disability.
- Benefit: Additional $60,000 school district exemption (raised by Prop 11 in 2025)
- Bonus: School district taxes are frozen — they won’t increase while you live there.
- Form: Same as the homestead form (50-114)
3. Surviving Spouse of a Service Member Killed in Action (§11.133)
If your spouse was killed in action while serving in the U.S. armed forces, you qualify for a full property tax exemption on your residence homestead.
- Must not have remarried.
- Must occupy the home as your primary residence.
- Form: Form 50-833 – Surviving Spouse of Service Member Killed in Action
4. Donated Residence to Veterans (§11.132)
If you received a home donated by a charitable organization at no cost or at less than 50% of market value, you may qualify for a partial exemption, even if not service-disabled.
- Applies to homes donated by recognized veteran-support charities.
- The exemption can extend to a surviving spouse (if not remarried).
5. Veterans’ Organizations (§11.23)
If you belong to or manage a veterans’ post or nonprofit, the organization’s property can be fully exempt if it’s used primarily for veteran services and operates without profit.
Summary Table
| Exemption Type | Applies To | Benefit | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead | All homeowners | $140,000 school exemption | 50-114 |
| Over-65 | Age 65+ | +$60,000 + tax freeze | 50-114 |
| Surviving Spouse (Killed in Action) | Spouse | 100% exemption | 50-833 |
| Donated Home | Veteran | Partial (up to 50%) | 50-135 / local CAD form |
| Veterans’ Organization | Nonprofit | Full exemption | CAD request |
Related Exemption for Disabled Veterans
If you have a VA-certified service-connected disability (10% or more), you may qualify for additional relief under the
Texas Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (Form 50-135)
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