Harris Central Appraisal Dist

Clear Village, Inc.

About this app

HCAD's Information and Exemption app allows a property owner to access key information about HCAD including customer service numbers and address. The app allows a residential property owner to submit a residence homestead exemption application by providing images of the front and back of their driver's license as well as check the status of the application.

In addition, the property owner can also lookup their iFile number if lost by scanning their driver's license and they can also report property damage caused by natural disasters (In case of any ongoing or recent natural calamity).

HCAD’s property records must match the name and address on the driver’s license. It may take up to 90 days for HCAD to be notified of recent sales.

Ratings and reviews

This app is bad! There is no way to edit your information before confirmed submission. I had to add an owner to this property, but it only gave that option after I submitted. When I clicked back, I lost that option and my submission was confirmed (assuming a default programming to confirm everything when leaving the screen?).

Tried to use app to apply for homestead exemption. When I activated the camera for the DL pictures the app requested camera access. I clicked allow and my phone reports "the app has stoped working". Then the app does to not ask for permission (already granted) for camera access. It just immediately stops working when the camera is activated in the app.

I used the updated version and it worked swimmingly! Sounds like the first version had problems with the camera, but no issues with the version I used. I had a very simple application, a regular homestead exemption, and it all took less than minute to scan my license and submit. The next day, my exemption was approved.

What's new

Removed the default date
Added a date selector. User must now select occupancy date
Can not select NEXT until date is selected
Added text "Date you began living in the property as your primary residence