State Law Requires Appraisal Districts to Verify Eligibility Every 5 Years
MERIDIAN, Texas – Bosque County property owners who claim a homestead exemption on their property are set to begin receiving notices requesting they verify they are still eligible to receive those benefits.
A homestead exemption is a legal provision that can help you lower your property tax bill. If you own and occupy your home, you may be eligible for the general residence homestead exemption. Exemptions are also available for disabled veterans, seniors over the age of 65, people with qualifying disabilities, and some surviving spouses.
Appraisal districts are required to audit records every five years to ensure that property owners remain eligible to claim the exemptions on their property. If the District cannot confirm that an exemption should remain on the property, we are required to ask the property owner to reapply and verify their information to continue their benefits. (Texas Property Tax Code 11.43 (h-1))
If you have received a notification from the District that we need you to reapply or verify your eligibility, we could not confirm that you are still eligible for your exemptions based on the information we have for your property. If you do not submit the information requested, your exemptions will be removed and you may see a significant increase in your property tax bill. The deadline to submit your information is listed on your notification.
If you have any questions about exemptions or need help completing your verification, please contact our Exemption Helpline during normal business hours at (254) 435-2304.
To Verify
To verify your exemption benefits, you must submit a completed verification form. Forms can be submitted by mail, email, or at our office:
Mailing Address:
PO Box 393
Meridian, TX 76665
Physical Address:
9293 Hwy 6
Meridian, TX 76665
Your verification must include a valid Texas driver’s license or ID card with an address that matches your property.
Action on your verification will occur within 90 days from the date it is received. If we determine that you no longer qualify for your exemptions, you will be notified and offered an opportunity to protest this decision.