Property Tax Resources · Dallas County, Texas
Dallas County
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2.6 million residents. One of the highest effective tax burdens in America. And a protest system that paid off for 84% of owners who used it in 2024.
Property Tax Resources · Dallas County, Texas
2.6 million residents. One of the highest effective tax burdens in America. And a protest system that paid off for 84% of owners who used it in 2024.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 estimate. Effective tax rate: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024. Avg annual bill: Ownwell / Ballard Property Tax Protest 2024. Protest success rate: Dallas Central Appraisal District 2024 published data.
🔴 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.
Dallas County is the second-largest county in Texas and one of the most expensive places to own property — not because of home prices alone, but because of tax bills that keep climbing even as rate cuts make headlines. From 2019 to 2024, total property taxes paid in Dallas County rose nearly 33%. DCAD valuations jumped more than 14% in a single year from 2023 to 2024. Rate cuts don’t keep up. Your bill goes up anyway.
What changes that is a protest. In 2024, more than 206,000 Dallas County accounts were protested — and 84% of informal protests resulted in a reduction. Owners who protested saved more than $1.15 billion combined. The tools below are your starting point.
Official DCAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status on DCAD’s portal.
Search your property at dallascad.org, then select the uFile Online Protest link from your account page. You’ll need the PIN from your Notice of Appraised Value.
Every taxing entity’s proposed rate, adopted rate, and public hearing schedule for Dallas County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Dallas County — your school district, city, county, Parkland Health, Dallas College — must publish its proposed rate and hold a public hearing before adopting any rate exceeding the no-new-revenue rate. These meetings are open. Your voice is on the record.
Photo: Dallas County Courthouse, Dallas, Texas. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2025 Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | County | ~$0.2155/$100 |
| Dallas ISD | School District | ~$0.9948/$100 |
| Richardson ISD | School District | ~$1.1052/$100 |
| Garland ISD | School District | ~$1.2909/$100 |
| Irving ISD | School District | ~$1.1392/$100 |
| Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | School District | ~$1.1392/$100 |
| City of Dallas | City | ~$0.6887/$100 |
| City of Irving | City | ~$0.5117/$100 |
| City of Garland | City | ~$0.6268/$100 |
| Parkland Health (Hospital District) | Hospital District | ~$0.2412/$100 |
| Dallas College (DCCCD) | Community College | ~$0.1148/$100 |
| Multiple MUDs & Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2025 adopted rates. Your school district and city depend on your property’s location — multiple ISDs and cities operate within Dallas County. Verify current rates at dallas.countytaxrates.com. Check your tax statement for all entities billing your property.
Search your account at dallascad.org. Know your appraised value and the deadline printed on your notice.
File via uFile online at dallascad.org (use the PIN on your notice), by mail, or in person at 2949 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75247. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after mailing.
Comparable sales, your purchase price, photos of condition issues, and repair estimates. DCAD recommends submitting evidence with your protest for informal review.
Most Dallas County protests resolve informally. In 2024, 84% of informal protests resulted in a reduction. Review any offer carefully before accepting.
The Appraisal Review Board is independent of DCAD. In 2024, 67% of ARB hearings resulted in a reduction. Present your evidence clearly. Most hearings run 15–30 minutes.
Disagree with the ARB ruling? You may appeal to district court, binding arbitration (properties ≤$5M), 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
Dallas County ranks among the most expensive counties in the country for property taxes. Total bills rose 33% in five years — not because rates went up, but because appraisals did. The founders of this Republic did not intend for government to reach into a family’s pocket through mass-appraisal models and compounding valuation increases. 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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