Property Tax Resources · Collin County, Texas
Collin County
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One of the fastest-growing counties in Texas — and one of the highest tax burdens in DFW. Know your rights. Know your options.
Property Tax Resources · Collin County, Texas
One of the fastest-growing counties in Texas — and one of the highest tax burdens in DFW. Know your rights. Know your options.
🔴 2026 Protest Deadline: May 15, 2026 — or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later. Miss this date and you waive your right to protest.
Collin County has seen some of the most dramatic property value increases in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Cities like Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, and Celina have drawn corporate relocations, new development, and rapid population growth — and appraisal values have followed. That growth is real. But the appraisal district’s numbers don’t always reflect market corrections, and too many property owners simply pay what they’re billed without questioning it.
You have the right to protest. In 2023, more than 115,000 Collin County properties were protested — and owners who did protest saved an average of nearly $1,975 per account. The tools below are your starting point.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, district information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and check exemption status.
Collin CAD accepts online protests through their e-Services portal during the protest period.
See every taxing entity’s proposed rate, adopted rate, and public hearing schedule.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Collin County — your school district, city, county — must publish its proposed tax rate and hold a public hearing before adopting any rate that exceeds the no-new-revenue rate. These meetings are open to the public. Your testimony is on the record.
Photo: Collin County Courthouse, McKinney, Texas. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Collin County | County | ~$0.1521/$100 |
| Collin College | Community College | ~$0.0814/$100 |
| Frisco ISD | School District | ~$1.1392/$100 |
| McKinney ISD | School District | ~$1.1392/$100 |
| Plano ISD | School District | ~$1.0979/$100 |
| Allen ISD | School District | ~$1.1392/$100 |
| City of Frisco | City | ~$0.4176/$100 |
| City of McKinney | City | ~$0.5342/$100 |
| City of Plano | City | ~$0.4464/$100 |
| Multiple MUDs & Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2023 adopted rates. Verify current rates at collin.countytaxrates.com. MUDs and special districts vary by location — check your tax statement for all entities billing your property.
Search your account at collincad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online at Collin CAD’s e-Services portal, by mail, or in person at 250 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75069. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after mailing.
Recent sales of comparable homes, your purchase price, photos of property condition issues, and repair estimates all support your case.
Before your ARB hearing, a CAD appraiser may offer to settle informally. Review any offer carefully — you can accept or proceed to the formal hearing.
The Appraisal Review Board is independent of the CAD. Present your evidence clearly and concisely. Most hearings last 15–30 minutes.
Disagree with the ARB ruling? You may appeal to district court, binding arbitration, or SOAH (properties over $1 million).
“No person’s particular services shall be demanded, nor property taken or applied to public use, unless by the consent of himself or his representative, without just compensation being made therefor.”
— Section 13, Declaration of Rights, Republic of Texas, 1836
Collin County is one of the wealthiest, fastest-growing counties in America. It is also one of the most aggressively taxed. The founders of this Republic were explicit: property is not to be taken without consent and just compensation. Show up. Look up your value. File your protest. Attend the hearings. The people setting these rates are your neighbors. They work for you — as long as you hold them to it.
For informational and educational purposes only. Property-Taxes-Texas.com is a citizen advocacy and education resource. Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, tax, or appraisal advice. We are not attorneys, CPAs, or licensed appraisers. Consult a licensed Texas attorney, qualified financial advisor, or certified appraiser for guidance specific to your situation. Deadlines, rates, and statutes are subject to change — verify all details with your county appraisal district or the Texas Comptroller before acting.
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