$3,719 Average Bill Reduction and a 98.7% Success Rate, Serving Fort Worth, Arlington, Southlake, Keller & all of Tarrant County
Protest Deadline: May 15If you own property in Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Arlington, Southlake, Keller, Mansfield, or anywhere in between, your property tax bill is almost certainly higher than it needs to be. Protesting your Tarrant County property taxes with a professional property tax protest agent is one of the most effective ways to reduce what you owe. With median home values near $327,000 and an average tax rate of 2.32%, the average Tarrant County property owner pays roughly $7,600 per year in residential property taxes, and commercial owners often pay far more. Even a modest $30,000 overvaluation costs you ~$700 every year and that overpayment compounds each year you don’t challenge it.
Resolute serves Tarrant County as part of our Texas property tax protest coverage and in 2025 delivered a 98.7% success rate with an average bill reduction of $3,719 per client. Those aren’t projections, those are actual results from actual clients. Based on 2025 results, Tarrant County delivers Resolute’s highest average bill reduction of any county we serve in Texas.
Tarrant County property values peaked in 2022 and have softened since, particularly across Fort Worth and the surrounding suburbs. TAD responded by holding most 2026 assessments flat rather than lowering them to match current market reality. That creates a structural mismatch: your assessed value reflects yesterday’s market, but your actual market value reflects today’s.
Property owners who protest in 2026 have an unusually strong case compared to typical years because the evidence gap between assessed value and market value is wider than usual. TAD does not adjust the gap automatically. You need to protest to capture it, and the protest deadline is May 15.
Tarrant County is where our results speak loudest. An average bill reduction of nearly $3,719 per client last year, those aren’t marketing numbers, those are real clients keeping real money. This year is even more interesting. TAD held most 2026 values flat while the Fort Worth market has cooled, which means property owners in Southlake, Keller, and the Alliance corridor are carrying assessments that do not match current market reality. Our team knows exactly where the gap is.
Colby’s North Texas team includes Matt Heaton (10 years as a Dallas CAD residential appraiser), David Myre (15 years property tax, 20 years real estate), and Ryan Kinler (17 years at Dallas CAD). Their combined experience across the DFW appraisal districts gives Resolute unmatched insight into how Tarrant County valuations are built and where they break.
TAD 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:
The DFW appraisal districts share data and methodologies. My 17 years inside Dallas CAD taught me the exact approach TAD uses to value properties. When I look at a Tarrant County valuation, I know which adjustments they’re making, which comps they’re pulling, and where the model is likely wrong. That knowledge translates directly into bigger reductions for our clients.
– Ryan Kinler, Former Dallas CAD Employee (17 Years), now at ResoluteResolute’s team doesn’t settle for the first informal offer. We build individual cases with insider knowledge and push for the maximum reduction at every stage. We serve property owners across all of Tarrant County including Fort Worth, Arlington, Southlake, Keller, Mansfield, Grapevine, Euless, Bedford, Hurst, and Colleyville, filing and attending hearings directly with the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) on your behalf.
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 TAD 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.
Tarrant County property taxes are calculated by multiplying your property’s taxable value by the combined rate of all applicable taxing entities. Every property in Tarrant 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.
| Taxing Entity | 2025 Rate (per $100) |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County | $0.1862 |
| Tarrant County Hospital District | $0.165 |
| City of Fort Worth | $0.67 |
| City of Arlington | $0.6298 |
| Fort Worth ISD | ~$1.06 |
| Arlington ISD | ~$1.10 |
| Keller ISD | Varies |
| Southlake Carroll ISD | Varies |
The combined tax rate for most Tarrant County properties falls approximately 1.8% to 2.5% of assessed value, depending on which entities apply to your specific property. Tarrant County includes the Tarrant County Hospital District levy, which adds to the combined rate similarly to Parkland in Dallas County. Rates vary significantly between jurisdictions, with urban Fort Worth generally carrying higher combined rates than affluent suburban cities like Southlake where very high property values can result in lower effective rates. View official Tarrant County tax rates here.
The Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) appraises all taxable property in Tarrant County using a mass appraisal process. Rather than inspecting each property individually, TAD 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 TAD 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.
Tarrant County anchors the western half of the DFW metroplex, with Fort Worth and Arlington as its major urban centers and growing suburban communities like Southlake, Keller, Colleyville, and Mansfield attracting high-income households. American Airlines’ headquarters in Fort Worth, the medical district, and a strong manufacturing and logistics sector have supported consistent employment and population growth, driving property values upward across all submarkets of the county. 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. For more on how rising valuations affect property owners, visit our property tax insights.
Tarrant County property tax bills are mailed in October each year and are due by January 31 of the following year without penalty. the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector administers tax collection for the county. Payments can be made in the following ways:
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.
| Date | What Happens |
|---|---|
| January 1 | Valuation date, your property’s value is assessed as of this date |
| ~April 15 | TAD 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 | 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 Tarrant 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 Tarrant 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 Tarrant County customers in 2025 as of 12/31/2025. Results vary.
98.7% success rate. $3,719 average bill reduction. Real people who know your market.
No upfront fees, Only pay if you save
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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