A homestead exemption is a legal mandate. It helps protect a home from seizure by creditors following a declaration of bankruptcy or the death of a spouse with ownership interest. In many states, the ...

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BELL COUNTY, Texas — Property tax season will soon be upon us. Right now, appraisal districts are evaluating properties and assessing the market and soon enough notices will be in property owner's ...

A neighbor said we had to "file for homestead exemption" here pretty soon in March or we will lose out on the savings." What is this and is there a deadline coming up? -- C.L., Tulsa. The "homestead ...

How do you file for the homestead exemption? -- T.E., Tulsa. Tulsa County Assessor Jack Gordon said new homeowners, or those yet to file, may file for the "homestead exemption," which is worth a ...