Oklahoma County Homestead Exemption Deadline MARCH 15

Save on Property Taxes

NEWS RELEASE | OKLAHOMA COUNTY ASSESSOR: The deadline for 2025 savings is near. “File Your Homestead Exemption Application BEFORE MARCH 15^th to save on your property taxes.  You can also file online to protect your property from fraud through the Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT NO CHARGE TO OKLAHOMA COUNTY RESIDENTS,” Oklahoma County Assessor Larry Stein said.

You can file your HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION by mail or electronically online on the internationally recognized Oklahoma County Assessor website at www.oklahomacounty.org/assessor.     

        
The DEED ALERT can be filed through the Clerk’s Office at property.alert@oklahomacounty.org.

 “Some companies offer to file the HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION and add a fee or service cost for ‘preparing and filing’ the document.  There IS NO COST for filing the Homestead Exemption with Oklahoma County, and direct filing avoids problems.  Recently, 190 applications were rejected by my office because a title company filed documents for Homestead Exemption, which violated the state statutes regarding Oklahoma Tax Commission Approved Documents.  Do NOT PAY for HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FILING; it is free, and our office staff will help,” Stein said.

Seniors Earning Less than $89,500 Eligible for Assessment Freeze

“If you are 65 years of age and older and earn less than $89,500 a year, you may be eligible for an assessment freeze on the value of your home right now.  Qualifying homeowners have saved more than $20 million in lower property taxes with the Assessment Freeze—NOT A PROPERTY TAX FREEZE,” Stein said.

“We have several property tax saving options available.  If you have a question, please contact our friendly staff by phone at (405)713-1236.  When you call, you will be talking with a real person who will be able to answer any questions you may have,” Stein said.

HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

Homestead Exemption lowers your property tax bill on your home and can provide a property tax savings of $87 to $141 in Oklahoma County by exempting the first $1,000 of assessed value from taxation on your residential property and LIMITS ASSESSMENT INCREASES –NOT PROPERTY TAXES—to a maximum of 3 percent per year. For the property tax savings to be in effect for 2025, you must live in the house on January 1 and file by March 15, 2025, online at www.oklahomacounty.org/assessor, by mail or in person with the Oklahoma County Assessor’s Office, 320 Robert S. Kerr, Room 315.

SENIOR VALUATION FREEZE

Senior citizens (65 and Older) earning $89,500 or less are eligible for the Senior Valuation Freeze, which can reduce your property tax bill.  This will freeze the taxable value of the property. For the property tax savings to be in effect for 2025, you must file by March 15, 2025, by mail or in person with the Oklahoma County Assessor’s Office, 320 Robert S. Kerr, Room. 315. If you are currently benefiting from the SENIOR VALUATION FREEZE on your homesteaded property, there is no need to reapply.

ADDITIONAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

An additional homestead will deduct another $1,000 from the assessed value of your home. This exemption will save you an additional $87 to $141 in taxes.  Regardless of age, if the annual gross household income from all sources received by all persons occupying the same household is $30,000 OR LESS, you qualify for the additional exemption. Fill out both parts of the short application form and file it by mail or in person with the County Assessor by March 15th of the year in which the exemption will begin.  You must file it annually with the County Assessor by March 15th each year your income is $30,000 OR LESS until you reach the age of 65.

100% DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

American military veterans who are 100% service-connected disabled may be eligible for a total exemption from any property taxes on their homestead property.  This exemption also allows the un-remarried surviving spouse to continue enjoying the property tax break for as long as he or she owns the property.  If you are a qualified 100% service-connected disabled military veteran or have a family member or friend who might qualify, please have them call the Oklahoma County Assessor’s Office at (405) 713-1236 or the USDVA at
1-800-827-1000 for help getting this important property tax savings.

Protect Your Deed

ALERT.OKCC.ONLINE

Is someone tampering with the title to your property? The Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office is offering a FREE SERVICE at ALERT.OKCC.ONLINE . This service will notify you by text, phone or email if anyone files a document at the Clerk’s Office containing your name. Registered accounts will receive notification if a document is recorded in the Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office. Common names may trigger an alert that may not be yours.  If you have any questions, please contact the Oklahoma County Clerk’s office at (405) 713-1540 or email them at property.alert@oklahomacounty.org.