The month of June brought relief for Dallas’ senior citizens who own a home in the city. The Dallas City Council gave a green light for increasing the property tax exemption for senior and disabled residents. Effective for tax year 2025, the current exemption amount of $153,400 will rise to $175,000.
Highlights
- The Dallas City Council gave its approval for additional property tax exemptions for Dallas’ seniors and disabled.
- This is the fifth consecutive year that the officials voted in favor of a tax exemption increase.
- Seniors and the disabled must submit applications via their county’s appraisal district to get tax relief.
Major Tax Relief for Dallas Seniors and the Disabled
On June 11, the Dallas City Council took a major step in offering tax relief to the elderly or those with disabilities. The governing body announced that Dallas’ property tax exemption for these residents would increase by $21,600.
The exemption previously capped at $153,400; beginning in tax year 2025, the cap increases to $175,000.
This is the fifth consecutive year that the City of Dallas officials voted for a tax exemption increase for the senior and disabled group.
Eligibility Criteria for the Older and Disabled Homeowners
The elderly and those with disabilities qualify for the updated exemption under these conditions:
- They own and reside at the property as their principal residence.
- They are 65 (or more) or disabled (must be certified as per Social Security guidelines).
- They can use only one exemption for each residence.
If the surviving spouse meets the criteria of someone who may have availed of the property tax exemption in the past, they, too, can get the benefit. However, the spouse must be 55 years old when their partner dies. Existing recipients do not need to reapply.
Homeowners Must Apply Through Their Appraisal Districts
Since parts of Dallas fall into several counties, residents must file through their respective county appraisal districts. To get their deserved exemption relief, seniors and the disabled must submit applications via their county’s appraisal district.
By raising the exemption, the City Council seeks to ease tax pressure on seniors and disabled homeowners, helping them remain in their homes and enhancing overall affordability in Dallas.
