Open the BCAD account
Confirm the owner, property ID, address, exemptions, and tax year before filing.
For Bexar County homeowners
Missing a homestead exemption? Check the official account first.
See what BCAD currently shows, screen possible categories, gather the right documents, and file through the official appraisal district.
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Who made this site?
Bexar County Home Buyers, a private home-buying company. The tools are free and do not send us your answers. Discussing a possible purchase is a separate choice.
Start here
Which situation sounds most like yours?
You do not need to know the professional term. Choose the closest statement.
The basics
Do the right work in a clear order.
Start with ownership and residence
The exact owner, occupancy, and dates matter; shared or changed situations need explanation.
Check each category
General homestead, age, disability, veteran, survivor, and other exemptions have different rules.
Use the current form
File with the appraisal district and follow its current identification and document guidance.
Save proof
Keep the signed application, attachments, submission confirmation, questions, and written decision.
Check the result
An application, approval, account update, tax bill, cap, deferral, and refund are separate events.
Free tool
Check possible exemptions without guessing savings.
This screen prepares documents and questions. BCAD decides eligibility and the account effect.
Next steps
One thing at a time.
What to do
- Open the official BCAD record.
- List current exemptions and tax year.
- Write exact ownership and move-in dates.
What to do
- Read current category requirements.
- Gather identification and supporting documents.
- Complete only accurate statements.
What to do
- Save proof of submission.
- Respond to BCAD requests through official channels.
- Confirm the written decision and updated account.
Official sources
Go to the agency responsible.
Rules and accounts change. These links open the official source.
Safety comes first.
Homestead applications are free through the official appraisal district. Be cautious with unsolicited services, payment demands, or requests for sensitive documents. Verify the website and contact before sending identification.
Common questions
Clear answers to get started.
Confirm dates, rights, and requirements with the responsible agency or qualified professional.
Is homestead automatic?
Usually the owner applies. An approved exemption may continue while the owner qualifies, but changed facts or verification can affect it.
Where do I file?
File with Bexar Central Appraisal District, not the Tax Office or Texas Comptroller.
Is the cap the same as the exemption?
No. An exemption can reduce taxable value while an appraisal cap limits certain annual value growth after its requirements are met.
Can I file late?
Late-filing provisions may exist. Use the current form and ask BCAD rather than assuming the opportunity is gone.
How much will I save?
Do not multiply one percentage by market value. Savings depend on approved exemptions, taxing units, taxable value, rates, dates, and account history.
Next step
Check the account. File through BCAD. Keep the written result.
Use the free tool first. If you later want to discuss selling the property in its current condition, that conversation is optional and separate.