New HCAD Rules for Initial Homestead Exemption

If your home does not currently have a homestead exemption, now is the time to file it for 2012. You have up until April 30th to send it in. You can also file for exemptions on disability, over 65 and other types of residential exemptions at this time - check your county appraisal district office to see what is offered in your county.

New rule for 2012 - you must present a driver’s license and vehicle registration showing the current home address - so get that done first. See below for a link to the new rules for Harris County (and some surrounding counties). To file your exemptions, go to your county appraisal district and the forms should be on the web site.

Here's the link for a PDF of the new HCAD rules: http://www.hcad.org/pdf/HB-252.pdf

Below are some additional links for the forms to file at various county offices:

Harris County http://www.hcad.org/

Montgomery County http://www.mcad-tx.org/html/forms.html

Brazoria County http://www.brazoriacad.org/Forms.htm

Fort Bend County http://www.fbcad.org/Appraisal/PublicAccess/OtherOption.aspx?MenuOptionID=1&SelectedItem=51&PropertyID=&PropertyOwnerID=&NodeID=11

Liberty County http://www.libertycad.com/forms.html

Thanks to our friend Diane Rafai for sharing this info with us. Visit her on the web at: www.DianeRifai.com

Your Tax Refund Could Mean a New Home

Do you remember what you spent last year’s income tax refund on?

Yeah, neither do we. Instead of spending it on something frivolous, why not put it towards something that matters, something that you and your family will appreciate for years to come ~ a home! There is no greater feeling than owning your own home; and by using your tax refund for your home down payment, you eliminate the bigger hurdle! Combining a down payment assistance program with an FHA first mortgage could lead to little or no money out of pocket.

Contact Jenny Matthews, Loan Consultant with iMortgage
to learn about these programs.
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