Free To File Homestead Exemption

Free To File Homestead Exemption








Please note there is no fee to file for exemptions, and no need to reapply annually.

Submitting an application is free although you may receive correspondence from a third party indicating they will file the Homestead application for a fee. The Williamson Central Appraisal District does not charge for exemption applications. 

To ensure you are on the correct website check for the WCAD logo as seen above. For instructions on how to file a homestead exemption, click this link:


For more general information about the homestead application and its exemption, you can click this link:

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