4631 Andrews Hwy.
Midland, Texas

P.O. Box 908002
Midland, Texas
79708-0002

Phone: 432-699-4991
Fax: 432-689-7185

 
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Exemptions...
Homestead Exemption:
  Eligibility Requirements: You must own and occupy the property on January 1st of any given year. If you've purchased a home in the current year, you will be eligible for the Homestead Exemption in the following year.
  Benefits: Recieve $15,000 in exemptions on your property value from your school district.
Over 65 Exemption:
  Eligibility Requirements: You must own and occupy the property and be 65 or older, or turn 65 during the current year to be eligible during the same year.
  Benefits: Tax ceiling on school district and discounts from city, county, college and hospital districts.
  Notes:
  • If you are 65 or older and have purchased a new home and want to transfer your exemption, you must fill out a new application indicating the purchase date of your new home along with a Tax Ceiling Certificate of prior Homestead if outside Midland County by other Appraisal District. This continues the school tax ceiling at a percentage.
  • If you are a surviving spouse of a deceased spouse with an over 65 exemption (must have claimed the over 65 exemption at the time of death) and you are 55 or older, you can apply to continue this exemption. You must apply within the year of your spouse's death. This continues the school tax ceiling and discounts for county and city.
Disabled Exemption:
  Eligibility Requirements: If you are 100% disabled and unemployable you are eligible. Submit a letter from the Social Security Administration stating the effective date of your disability.
  Benefits: Recieve $10,000 exemption on your property value for school valuation.
Veteran Disability Exemption:
  Eligibility Requirements: If you are a Veteran with a minimum of 10% service connected disability and you own property, you are eligible for exemptions based on your disability percentage. You must submit a letter from the Veteran's Administration stating your disability percentage.
  Benefits: Discount of $5,000 to $12,000 off your property value. Applies to all tax units.