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Property Tax Basics

Who Appraises Your Property in Dallas County

The Dallas Central Appraisal District sets the value of your property each year, and that value drives your tax bill.

Dallas County Money & Taxes

Two offices handle property taxes in Dallas County. The Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) decides what your property is worth. The Dallas County Tax Assessor-Collector bills you and collects the money. These are separate offices with separate addresses.

DCAD is at 2949 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas. Call them at 214-631-0910 or go to dallascad.org. The Tax Office is at 500 Elm Street, Suite 3300, Dallas. The Tax Office handles payments for many taxing units across the county, including school districts, cities, and special districts. If you have a question about your value, contact DCAD. If you have a question about your bill or payment, contact the Tax Office.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller – Dallas County Directory

More Dallas County notes

Homestead Exemption

The Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Taxes

Texas law requires school districts to exempt $140,000 of your home's value from school property taxes if you qualify.

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Age 65 / Disability Exemption

Extra Tax Break for Seniors and Disabled Homeowners

If you are 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability, you get an additional $60,000 off your home's school-taxable value.

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Veteran Exemption

Veterans with Disabilities Get a Property Tax Break

Texas gives disabled veterans a property tax exemption based on their VA disability rating.

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Protest / ARB

You Can Fight Your Appraisal Every Year

If you disagree with DCAD's value of your property, you have the right to protest before an Appraisal Review Board.

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