Dallas County
Property Tax Protest

Meet Your North Texas Team

Ryan is joined by Matt Heaton (10 years as a residential appraiser at Dallas CAD), David Myre (15 years as a Property Tax Consultant), and Colby Riggs, Resolute’s North Texas Residential Lead. Together, they bring over 35 years of combined Dallas-area property tax experience, including time on both sides of the table.

What Dallas Central Appraisal District Gets Wrong

DCAD uses mass appraisal models to value every property in the county. These models are designed for efficiency, not accuracy at the individual property level. Here’s where they consistently fall short:

Why Resolute, We’re Not an Algorithm

Resolute takes a fundamentally different approach: fewer cases, deeper analysis, people who actually worked inside the district. Quality over quantity.

1. We analyze your property individually using proprietary data and technology. Our agents build a case specific to your home and your neighborhood. No mass-processing. No cookie-cutter approaches.

2. We file all the paperwork with DCAD and schedule your hearing. You don’t touch a single form.

3. We show up for you meeting with the district on your behalf, presenting your case, and fighting for the highest reduction possible. Informal review, ARB hearing, and beyond.

4. You only pay if we save you money. No reduction, no fee. That’s our promise.

Dallas County Property Tax Rates (2025)

Dallas County property taxes are calculated by multiplying your property’s taxable value by the combined rate of all applicable taxing entities. Every property in Dallas County is subject to multiple overlapping taxing jurisdictions including the county itself, your municipality, and your school district. Additional entities such as community colleges, hospital districts, and special districts may also apply depending on your location.

The combined tax rate for most Dallas County homeowners falls approximately 1.8% to 2.5% of assessed value, depending on which entities apply to your specific property. Dallas County’s combined rates vary significantly depending on which ISD and city serve your property. Urban properties near Dallas proper generally carry higher combined rates than those in suburban cities. The Parkland Hospital District levy adds approximately $0.27 per $100 that does not apply in Collin County. View official Dallas County tax rates here.

How DCAD Calculates Your Assessed Value

The Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) appraises all taxable property in Dallas County using a mass appraisal process. Rather than inspecting each property individually, DCAD uses statistical models to value hundreds of thousands of properties simultaneously based on comparable sales, property characteristics, and neighborhood data. Your assessed value is intended to reflect the market value of your property as of January 1 of each tax year.

Two values matter on your notice: market value and assessed value. For homesteaded properties, Texas law caps the increase in assessed value at 10% per year regardless of how much market value rises. This means a home that appreciated 20% in a given year can only see its taxable assessed value rise by 10%. Non-homesteaded properties, including investment and rental properties, carry no such cap and can be reassessed at full market value each year.

Because DCAD relies on mass appraisal models, individual property conditions, deferred maintenance, functional issues, and hyperlocal market factors are frequently missed. When your assessed value does not reflect your property’s true market value, or when comparable properties nearby are assessed lower than yours, you have grounds to protest.

Why Dallas County Assessments Keep Rising

Dallas County has experienced sustained growth fueled by corporate headquarters relocations, a thriving financial and tech sector, and consistent population inflow from other states. The City of Dallas and inner-ring suburbs like Richardson, Garland, and Irving have all seen significant appreciation. Unlike Collin County, Dallas County includes the Parkland Hospital District, which adds an additional layer to the combined tax rate and increases the total burden for most homeowners. For homesteaded properties, the 10% annual assessment cap provides some protection but does not prevent values from creeping upward year over year. For investment properties, rental properties, and commercial real estate with no homestead cap, the exposure is significantly greater. Protesting your assessed value annually is the only mechanism available to push back against this trend.

How to Pay Your Dallas County Property Taxes

Dallas County property tax bills are mailed in October each year and are due by January 31 of the following year without penalty. the Dallas County Tax Assessor-Collector administers tax collection for the county. Payments can be made in the following ways:

• Online: Pay at www.dallascounty.org by credit card, debit card, or eCheck.
• By mail: Send a check payable to the Dallas County Tax Assessor-Collector to the address on your tax statement.
• In person: Visit any Dallas County Tax Office location. Bring your tax statement or property account number.
• Payment plans: Dallas County offers installment payment options for qualifying homesteaded properties. Contact the Tax Assessor-Collector’s office for details.

Taxes not paid by January 31 accrue penalty and interest beginning February 1. By July 1, delinquent accounts are turned over to a delinquent tax attorney and additional collection fees apply. If you are waiting on the outcome of a protest, you are still responsible for paying your taxes by the deadline to avoid penalties. Any overpayment resulting from a successful protest will be refunded.

Dallas County 2026 Protest Calendar

Don’t Forget Your Exemptions

Exemptions and protests work together. Make sure you’ve filed for everything you qualify for:

Frequently Asked Questions