Property Tax Homestead Exemptions by State
Property taxes are set locally, but each state decides who gets a homestead exemption and other relief. Here is each state's rule, linked to the revenue department, assessor guidance or statute it comes from.
Choose your state
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Compare the states
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Tools, guides and templates
- Homestead exemption from creditors (debt and bankruptcy)
- Foreclosure laws by state
- Wills, estates and deeds
Plain-English guides
Frequently asked questions
What is a homestead exemption?
The term has two meanings. For property taxes, a homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of the home you live in. In debt and bankruptcy law, a homestead exemption protects some of your home equity from creditors. This section covers the property tax kind; the creditor kind is on our debt pages.
Do I have to apply for the homestead exemption?
In most states you must apply once with your county assessor or appraisal office, and the exemption then continues while you own and live in the home. Your state's page explains the process and deadline.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.