98.5% Client Success Rate and $1,282 Average Bill Reduction, Serving Forney, Terrell, Kaufman & all of Kaufman County
Protest Deadline: May 15If you own property in Kaufman County, your property tax bill is almost certainly higher than it needs to be. With median home values near $310,000 and an average tax rate of 2.58%, the average Kaufman County property owner pays roughly $8,000 per year in residential property taxes, and commercial owners often pay far more. Even a modest $30,000 overvaluation costs you $774 every year, and that overpayment compounds each year you don’t challenge it.
Resolute serves Kaufman County and in 2025 delivered a 98.5% success rate with an average bill reduction of $1,282 per client. Those aren’t projections, those are actual results from actual clients.
Kaufman County is the next Rockwall, that’s the story I hear from developers and residents alike. Forney has been one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas for years now, and the valuation pressure that comes with that growth is real. Kaufman CAD is trying to keep pace, but mass appraisal in a rapidly transforming market means a lot of homeowners are getting assessed on comps that don’t reflect reality. That’s our opportunity.
Colby leads Resolute’s North Texas residential team with 6 years of property tax experience and backgrounds in real estate analysis, mortgage lending, and property management. He’s backed by David Myre (15 years in property tax, 20 years as a licensed real estate agent), Matt Heaton (10 years as a residential appraiser at Dallas CAD), and Ryan Kinler (17 years at Dallas CAD). Their combined expertise gives Kaufman County property owners access to the same caliber of representation that serves Dallas and Collin County clients.
Kaufman CAD 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:
Kaufman County is interesting because it’s caught between two growth waves. Forney’s first wave of growth is maturing and values are leveling off, while areas closer to Terrell and the county’s eastern edge are just beginning their growth surge.
The CAD is applying one set of assumptions across a market that’s actually in two very different phases. That disconnect is where we find our best cases.
– Colby Riggs, North Texas Residential Lead at Resolute98.5% success rate. $1,282 average bill reduction. Real people who know your market.
No upfront fees • Only pay if you save
Kaufman County is underserved by protest firms relative to its growth rate. Most major firms focus resources on Dallas, Tarrant, and Collin, leaving Kaufman County property owners without access to top-tier representation. Resolute brings full North Texas expertise to every Kaufman County protest.
We analyze your property individually using proprietary data and technology. Our agents build a case specific to your property and your neighborhood. No mass-processing. No cookie-cutter approaches.
We file all the paperwork with Kaufman CAD and schedule your hearing. You don’t touch a single form.
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.
You only pay if we save you money. No reduction, no fee. That’s our promise.
Kaufman County property taxes are calculated by multiplying your property’s taxable value by the combined rate of all applicable taxing entities. Every property in Kaufman County is subject to at least three taxing entities: Kaufman County, a school district, and the city or municipality where you reside. Properties in Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), which are extremely common in Forney’s newer developments, carry additional assessments that can add $0.35 to $1.00 or more per $100 to your total rate, pushing total bills well above the county baseline.
| Taxing Entity | 2025 Rate (per $100) |
|---|---|
| Kaufman County | $0.2777 |
| City of Forney | ~$0.4250 |
| City of Terrell | $0.7642 |
| City of Kaufman | ~$0.5500 |
| Forney ISD | $1.2869 |
| Kaufman ISD | $1.2552 |
| Crandall ISD | $1.1992 |
| MUD assessments (where applicable) | $0.35 to $1.00+ (varies) |
A typical Forney property owner in Forney ISD pays a combined rate of roughly 1.85% to 2.00% of taxable value before MUD assessments. Properties in MUD-served developments, which is a significant portion of Forney’s newer subdivisions, can face total rates exceeding 2.30%. Terrell property owners face higher city rates than Forney residents. View official Kaufman County tax information here.
The Kaufman Central Appraisal District (Kaufman CAD) appraises all taxable property in Kaufman County using a mass appraisal process. Rather than inspecting each property individually, Kaufman CAD uses statistical models to value all 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. Non-homesteaded properties, including investment and rental properties, carry no such cap and can be reassessed at full market value each year. With every major Kaufman County ISD carrying the maximum $0.50 per $100 debt service rate, the effective bill can be surprisingly high even on a modestly valued home.
Because Kaufman CAD is applying mass appraisal models across a rapidly transforming market, where older rural properties, maturing first-wave suburban developments in Forney, and brand-new construction near Terrell all coexist, the models introduce errors at the individual level. Homes in transitional neighborhoods, properties losing agricultural exemptions, and new construction with builder incentives are all especially prone to overvaluation.
Kaufman County, and Forney in particular, has been among the fastest-growing communities in Texas for several years. Proximity to Dallas, relatively affordable land, and a wave of master-planned residential development have driven sustained value appreciation. While Kaufman County has actually reduced its county-level tax rate by roughly 20% since 2020 as the tax base has grown, rising appraised values have more than offset those rate reductions for most property owners.
For homesteaded properties, the 10% annual cap provides some protection but does not prevent creeping increases year over year. For newer properties that have not yet established homestead status, and for investment properties with no cap at all, the exposure is considerably greater. Protesting annually is the most reliable way to ensure your assessed value reflects the actual market, particularly as Forney’s first-wave growth matures and values begin leveling off in some neighborhoods.
Kaufman County property tax bills are mailed in October each year and are due by January 31 of the following year without penalty. The Kaufman County Tax Assessor-Collector administers tax collection for Kaufman County and all taxing jurisdictions within the county at 100 N. Washington St., Kaufman, TX 75142. Payments can be made in the following ways:
Taxes not paid by January 31 accrue penalty and interest beginning February 1. Delinquent accounts referred to a collection attorney by July 1 will incur additional fees. If you are waiting on the outcome of a protest, you are still responsible for paying your taxes on time to avoid penalties. Any overpayment resulting from a successful protest will be refunded.
| Date | What Happens |
|---|---|
| January 1 | Valuation date, your property’s value is assessed as of this date |
| ~April 15 | Kaufman CAD expected to mail Notice of Appraised Value |
| April 30 | Deadline to file homestead exemption |
| May 15 | Protest filing deadline (or 30 days after notice, whichever is later) |
| June – Sept | Informal reviews and ARB hearings (Resolute attends for you) |
Exemptions and protests work together. Make sure you’ve filed for everything you qualify for:
$140,000 off school district taxes (new for 2026). File by April 30.
Additional $60,000 off school taxes, plus a tax ceiling (freeze) on school district taxes.
Partial or full exemption based on disability rating. 100% disabled veterans pay zero property tax.
§ Percent of Resolute’s Kaufman County customers who received a reduction on at least one protest in 2025 as of 12/31/2025. Results vary.
¶ Average tax savings based on assessed value reduction of Resolute’s Kaufman County customers who saved on at least one property in 2025 as of 12/31/2025. Results vary.
※ Average reduction percentage on successful protests for Resolute’s Kaufman County customers in 2025 as of 12/31/2025. Results vary.
Please feel free to contact us at any time regarding your property tax negotiation. We are happy to help you with all of your property tax needs.
† Percent of Resolute’s Texas residential customers who received a market value reduction on at least one protest in 2025 as of 12/31/2025. Results vary. Not all protests result in a reduction.
‡ Average implied tax savings based on market value reduction of Resolute’s Texas residential customers who saved on at least one property in 2025 as of 12/31/2025. Results vary.
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