Temporary Disaster Exemption Calculator

In an area declared a disaster area by the Governor, Tax Code Section 11.35 allows a qualified property that is at least 15% damaged by a disaster to receive a temporary exemption of a portion of the appraised value of the property.

Real Property (ex. residential, commercial, land, etc.)

Business Personal Property (ex. equipment, inventory, etc.)

Cost to repair must be at least 15% of the structure’s value
Must submit supporting documentation in the form of receipts, formal cost estimates, insurance claims, etc.

Business Personal Property must have been rendered in the current tax year.
Damages must be equal to or greater than 15% of the property value.
County appraisal districts will require estimates and/or receipts supporting damage amounts.

Note: This calculator estimates the exemption amount your property may be eligible to receive but does not guarantee approval. You must apply to the county appraisal district where your property is located, submitting a separate application for each property for which you wish to apply for the exemption