Homestead exemption by state
A homestead exemption lowers the property tax on a home you own and live in. The amount, who qualifies and the deadline are set by each state and often by each county, city or school district, and you usually have to apply once after you buy.
States we cover
| State | General exemption | Senior | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | First $25,000 of assessed value for all taxes; a second $26,411 in 2026 for non-school taxes only source | Up to $50,000 of non-school value where the county or city has adopted it source | March 1 |
| Georgia | $2,000 off assessed value for county and school taxes; many counties give more source | $4,000 off assessed value for county taxes source | April 1 |
| Illinois | Up to $10,000 off EAV in Cook County, $8,000 in counties next to Cook, $6,000 elsewhere source | Up to $8,000 off EAV in Cook and counties next to Cook, $5,000 elsewhere source | Set by your county |
| Michigan | Exempts your home from local school operating tax, up to 18 mills source | June 1 or November 1 | |
| Nebraska | See Nebraska page | 10 to 100 percent relief on the lesser of your home's value or your county's average residential value, set by income source | June 30 |
| Texas | $140,000 of appraised value for school district taxes; optional local exemption of up to 20 percent of value, at least $5,000 source | Additional $60,000 for school district taxes; optional local exemption of at least $3,000 from other taxing units source | April 30 |
Amounts are copied from each state's tax agency; open a state for who qualifies, the form and the sources. More states are being added.
Counties with local amounts
These county property tax pages list each taxing unit's exemption amount.
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Michigan
Texas
Frequently asked questions
What is a homestead exemption?
A homestead exemption lowers the property tax on a home you own and live in. Each state sets the rules, and the amount, who qualifies and the deadline often differ by county, city or school district. The state pages here list the amounts with their sources.
Do I have to apply for a homestead exemption?
Usually yes. You normally apply once after you buy the home and live in it, and some places require you to renew. The state page for your state names the office, the form and the deadline.
When is the deadline to file for a homestead exemption?
The deadline is set by each state, and some counties and school districts add their own. Open your state page for its deadline, and confirm it with your county assessor or appraisal office.
General information, not tax advice. Confirm amounts and deadlines with your state tax agency or county office.
Property taxes by county