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Forney adopts expanded homestead exemption for seniors and disabled homeowners

2842310 · April 1, 2025
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Summary

The council approved an ordinance granting a $65,000 homestead exemption for homeowners 65 and older and a $35,000 exemption for disabled homeowners; staff said the city can absorb the estimated fiscal impact.

The Forney City Council voted to adopt a local residence homestead exemption for persons age 65 or older and for disabled homeowners. The ordinance sets a $65,000 exemption for seniors and a $35,000 exemption for disabled persons and was assigned ordinance number 25-04.

City financial staff explained the program and its fiscal effect. Miss Deborah Woodham summarized state eligibility rules and county processing: to qualify for the 65-or-older exemption an individual must be…

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