On June 15, 2026, Governor Abbott included Galveston County in his Disaster Declaration due to damage related to Tropical Storm Arthur. The deadline to file for the temporary exemption is September 28, 2026.
How to Apply:
| GATHER EVIDENCE (REQUIRED) | pictures to show damage, estimates, insurance claims, etc. |
| COMPLETE THE APPLICATION | 50-312: Temporary Exemption |
| HOW TO SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION | Email: gcad@galvestoncad.org Mail or In-Person: Galveston Central Appraisal District 9850 Emmett F Lowry Expressway, STE A Texas City, TX 77591 |
NOTE:
EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE IS REQUIRED TO APPROVE TEMPORARY EXEMPTION