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Helpful Tips and Resources for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities
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The 2025 property tax information is now available.

View your tax amount, print a statement or receipt of past payment, sign up for paperless billing, and more from your online account ([link removed]) . Tax bills will be mailed the last week of October.

This week, we’re highlighting resources designed to make life a little easier for individuals 65 and older, as well as those living with disabilities. Please share this with anyone who might benefit.

Here’s when to expect your bill in the mail:

OCTOBER 30, 2025: Statements for most accounts begin arriving in mailboxes and electronically for those who signed up for paperless billing.

DECEMBER 8, 2025: Statements for accounts with ceiling amounts begin arriving in mailboxes. This includes accounts with the Over 65, Disability, and Disabled Veteran exemptions.

Have questions?

Call: 817-884-1100

Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Question%20from%20Weekly%20Roundup&body=)

Chat with us from our website: propertytax.tarrantcountytx.gov

This Week’s Highlights

Reduce the Amount of Taxes You Pay

Pay Property Tax Online Now

Property Tax Quarter Payment Option

Disabled Person Plates and Placards

Disabled Veteran Plates and Placards

Property Tax Exemptions Reduce the Amount of Taxes You Pay

To apply, submit the application/affidavit to the Appraisal District in the county where the property is located. For more information, contact an Appraisal District exemption specialist ([link removed]) .

Tarrant Appraisal District will gladly assist in answering your questions for Tarrant County properties - for free - and may be contacted by calling 817-284-4063.

Apply Online or Download Application for the Homestead, Over 65, and Disability Exemptions ([link removed]) in Tarrant County

Download Tax Deferral Affidavit ([link removed])

(scroll down to find the Affidavit download button)

Learn more about property tax exemptions from the Texas State Comptroller’s website ([link removed]) .
Appraisal District Contact Info ([link removed])
View 2025 Exemptions and Rates by Tarrant County Entity ([link removed])

2025 Tax Bills are Available Online Ready to Pay Now?

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Help us serve you efficiently!
Use our online ([link removed]) , phone, or in-person payment options for the fastest and most secure processing. These methods help avoid delays, lost mail, or stolen payments ([link removed]) .

To pay by phone, call 817-884-1110.
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Learn More from the FBI about Stolen Payments ([link removed])

Please note: The 2025 ceiling amounts for accounts with Over 65 and Disability Exemptions are expected to be available the last week of November.

View account details and updates to your Tarrant County Tax Office account from the comfort of your home or on your mobile device 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Quarter Payment Option is Available With an Over 65 or Disability Exemption
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Tarrant County Tax Office Also Offers a Half Payment Option Regardless of Exemption Status

Available for All Accounts
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License Plates and Placards For Individuals with Disabilities

Permanent Disability: Valid for four years - no fee for plate or placard(s)

Eligible for one Disabled Person license plate with ISA* symbol and one blue placard, or up to two blue placards.

Temporary Disability: Valid for up to six months - $5 fee per placard

Eligible for one or two red placards.

Apply in person at any of our 8 Tarrant County Tax Office locations ([link removed]) with a completed application and your Driver License or other acceptable form of ID ([link removed]) . Please contact us if you have questions about submitting an application on behalf of someone else.

Application for Disabled Person Placard or Plate ([link removed])

*International Symbol of Access

Request the ISA Symbol on Your Disabled Veteran License Plate

With the passing of Senate Bill 792, as of January 1, 2022, Texans with Disabled Veteran (DV) plates wanting to use disabled parking spaces must apply for a disabled parking placard ([link removed]) or for new Disabled Veteran license plates with the ISA ([link removed]) * if the veteran meets the eligibility requirements for an ISA*.

A person with a temporary disability who qualifies for the temporary placard (red) is not eligible for Disabled Person or Disabled Veteran ISA* license plates.

A person with Disabled Veteran ISA* license plates may obtain up to two permanent (blue) disabled parking placards:
* Limit two (2) placards for Disabled Veterans with no DV ISA license plates.
* Limit two (2) placards for Disabled Veterans with two sets of DV ISA license plates

Application for Disabled Person Placard or Plate ([link removed])

Application for Disabled Veteran License Plates ([link removed])

Apply online through myplates.com ([link removed]) or in person at any of our 8 Tarrant County Tax Office locations ([link removed]) with a completed application and your Driver License or other acceptable form of ID ([link removed]) . Please contact us if you have questions about submitting an application on behalf of someone else.

*International Symbol of Access

Need more details or have questions?

Give us a call! 817-884-1100

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Helpful Resources:

Disabled Persons Brochure ([link removed])

Disabled Veterans License Plates Brochure ([link removed])

Order Your Specialty License Plate with the ISA Symbol ([link removed])
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