Hood County residence should be on the look out for individual seeking a fee to file paperwork for homestead exemptions. Appraisal districts around the state are warning residents of a scam that has been going around for years which targets homeowners about tax savings.

The scam, which involves residents receiving a letter in the mail, claims to be from an agency asking for money in order for residents to obtain a homestead.

Some of these well crafted letters appear to add validity to their statements by quoting parts of the Texas Constitution as well as the Texas Property Codes within the letter.

It is FREE to file for a homestead exemption in Texas. There has never been a fee to file for these tax savings. Appraisal district make application available, free of charge, either through their websites or within there offices. Homestead exemptions can provide homeowners significate tax saving and also provide appraisal increase limitations to protect against future rises in property values. If homeowners wish to designate their homes as homestead it is absolutely free and can be done by the homeowners themselves. For more information on homestead click here.