How do I declare a homestead?

Upon purchasing a home, simply contact the appraisal district for the county in which the home is located, and request the necessary forms for declaring your homestead.

After you move into your new home, you may receive solicitations in the mail offering to file homestead paperwork for you in exchange for a fee. It is not necessary to pay anyone to perform this service for you. The process is simple, and there is no charge to declare a homestead.