Dublin, City of; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

School tax breaks for older Dublin homeowners

The law creates an age-based school property tax exemption for homeowners in the City of Dublin independent school district. You must be at least 62 and own and occupy a qualifying home with no more than five connected acres. The exemption removes $7,000 of assessed home value at ages 62–64, $14,000 at ages 65–72, and $21,000 at ages 73–79. At age 80 or older, it removes the full assessed value from covered school taxes. Any remaining assessed value stays taxable. It covers only the district's education taxes—not bond interest, debt payments, or state, county, municipal, or county school taxes. It replaces other exemptions for the same district education taxes; you cannot combine them. You or your agent must apply to the city or its designee using city-provided forms. After approval, renewal is automatic while you remain eligible and keep living there; you must report any loss of eligibility. The exemption covers January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030, and requires majority voter approval in the November 4, 2025 referendum. Without that approval, the exemption does not take effect, and the act automatically repeals 365 days after the election.