Homeowners Beware: Consumer Alert Over Suspicious Homestead Designation Letters in Texas Counties

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Homeowners in Harris and Fort Bend counties, Texas are warned regarding dubious homestead designation letters currently circulating in their areas. Upon receipt, the letters have caused confusion for many property owners, including Janice Edwards, a local resident who initially believed the offer could be associated with recent property tax legislation.

The letters, issued by Homestead Designation Services, propose assistance in obtaining a homestead designation for a fee of $89. Despite the company's assurances that they specialize in homestead designation not tax exemptions, the letters imply that if a homeowner successfully applies for a tax exemption, they could receive the homestead designation for no additional cost.