Going to the Hearing .......................................................................................... 30. D. If You Disagree with the Courtâs Order ..............................................................
Properties cannot receive both the LOHE and the General Homestead Exemption or Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption. Properties that qualify for the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption will receive the same amount calculated for the General Homestead Exemption. For information and to apply for this homestead exemption, contact the Cook County Assessor's Office.
An applicant is required to state that he or she does not claim an exemption on another residence homestead in or outside of Texas. School districts are required to offer a $15,000 exemption on residence homesteads. Any taxing unit, including a city, county, school district or special district, has the option of offering a separate exemption of up to 20 percent of the propertyâs appraised value, but not less than $5,000.