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Find Property Tax Relief in Your State

Take the first step toward checking your eligibility to apply for property tax relief programs in your state.

Select your state to learn more about available programs and how to apply. The resources on this page are updated as new information becomes available.

Oklahoma Program Overview

Looking for property tax relief in Oklahoma? There are four main ways to apply for property tax relief:

  • Homestead Exemption
  • Senior Homestead Property Valuation Freeze
  • Additional Homestead Exemption
  • Low-Income Property Tax Credit or Refund

Property Tax-Aide features the Senior Homestead Property Valuation Freeze, Low-income Property Tax Credit or Refund, and Homestead Exemption programs in Oklahoma.

The information on this page is updated as new information becomes available by the relevant tax agencies.

Homestead Exemption

A Homestead Exemption is an exemption of $1,000 of the assessed valuation of the homestead property.

Eligibility
  • Owner must be a legal resident of Oklahoma and no part of the property is rented or leased.
  • The applicant owns the property as of January 1, and the property is your principal residence on January 1, and you anticipate living there on January 1 of the next year.
  • The deed or other evidence of ownership is recorded with the County Clerk’s Office on or before February 1.
  • A mobile homeowner who meets all other homestead requirements and who owns land on which the mobile home is located may receive a Homestead Exemption.
  • Owners of mobile homes who live in mobile home parks or who rent or lease space are not eligible for a homestead.
  • The taxpayer is not delinquent on the personal property taxes.
Application Deadline
  • Application may be filed at any time; provided, the county assessor shall, if such applicant otherwise qualifies, grant a homestead exemption for a tax year only if the application is filed on or before March 15 of such year or within 30 days from and after receipt of notice of valuation increase.
  • Any taxpayer who continues to occupy such property as a homestead shall not be required to reapply for the Homestead Exemption.
Required Documentation
  • Application is filed with county assessor.
  • You must provide a copy of your most recent federal income tax return and proof of any other household income (if applicable).

Senior Homestead Property Valuation Freeze

The Senior Valuation Limitation freezes the taxable fair cash value of the homestead property. The property value may not be increased above the level established by the application for limitation as long as the qualifications are maintained. The value may be reduced at a future date due to market conditions. Major improvements, such as adding a new room, will increase the frozen value.

Eligibility
  • You must qualify for Homestead Exemption. (See Homestead Exemption) which includes that the homestead is your domicile or principal residence.
  • The head of household must own the property and be 65 years or older prior to January 1 of the current year.
  • Gross household income must not exceed the HUD qualifying income for the previous year in your county of residence. These income limits vary by county and may change annually. To find the income limit for your county, use HUD’s income limit tool. Select Oklahoma from the drop-down menu, choose your county, and then click “View County Calculations”.
  • Or you can contact your county assessor for the exact qualification income.
  • The application requires reporting income, including wages, salaries, and Social Security payments.
  • You will be required to provide all W-2 forms and 1099 forms for everyone living in the home during the last calendar year, along with your application.

 

Application Deadline
  • An application for valuation limitation must be completed by the qualified owner and filed with the county assessor between January 1 and March 15, beginning with the first year of eligibility.
  • Applications will be accepted through March 15 (or within 30-days if you receive an Increase in Valuation Notice).
  • If previously qualified for the limitation, no annual application is required as long as the property has not changed, been transferred or sold, and income does not exceed the H.U.D. limit.
Required Documentation
  • The application includes gross income statement.
  • You must provide a copy of your most recent federal income tax return and proof of any other household income.
  • Proof of ownership is required.

 

Additional Homestead Exemption

Any person who is the head of household with a Homestead Exemption may receive an additional $1,000 assessment exemption if the gross household income from all sources did not exceed $30,000 for the past calendar year.

Eligibility
  • You must qualify for Homestead Exemption.
  • You must have a gross household income from all sources of $30,000 or less for the prior calendar year.

 

Application Deadline
  • Application for the Additional Homestead Exemption is made between January 1 and March 15.
  • Any person who is 65 or older as of March 15 and who has previously qualified for additional homestead shall not be required to renew their application annually.
  • However, any person whose total household income exceeds $30,000 shall notify the County Assessor and the Additional Homestead Exemption shall not be allowed for the year.
Required Documentation
  • A simple form of income is prepared as part of the application. You may be required to provide all W-2 forms and 1099 forms for the last calendar year, along with your application.

Low-Income Property Tax Credit or Refund

A property tax claim is for the amount of property taxes that exceed 1% of the total household income. The claim is a credit on the applicant’s Oklahoma Income Tax (form 511) or a refund. The claim shall not exceed $200.

Eligibility
  • Applicant must be a resident of Oklahoma for the entire year.
  • Applicant or applicant’s spouse must be over 65 or totally disabled.
  • Total gross household income in 2025 for 2025 filing not to exceed $12,000. Income includes taxable and nontaxable income received by all members of your household in 2025.

 

Application Deadline
  • All claims for property tax relief must be received by the Oklahoma Tax Commission on or before June 30 each year for property taxes paid the prior year.
  • An amended return cannot be filed to claim this credit after the due date; the claim must be filed on or before the due date.
Required Documentation
  • For proof of income, provide a copy of Federal income tax return.
  • Need to know the real estate taxes paid on homestead in 2025. A copy of your tax bill must be provided with your claim form.