How Dallas County property tax is calculated
Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) values the home at 100% of market value on January 1, and in City of Dallas, Dallas ISD 5 units each apply their own rate per $100 to the value left after their own exemptions.[12][2][3] On a $350,000 home that is $7,793.49 with no exemptions, $5,191.26 as a homestead and $2,490.14 for an owner 65 or older; the biggest single line is City of Dallas at $1,956.64.
| Taxing unit | Rate per $100 | Exempt | Taxable | Tax | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | $0.2155 | $70,000 | $280,000 | $603.40 | 11.6% |
| Parkland Hospital (Dallas County Hospital District) | $0.2120 | $70,000 | $280,000 | $593.60 | 11.4% |
| Dallas College | $0.1066 | $70,000 | $280,000 | $298.41 | 5.7% |
| City of Dallas | $0.6988 | $70,000 | $280,000 | $1,956.64 | 37.7% |
| Dallas ISD | $0.9938 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $1,739.21 | 33.5% |
| Total | $2.2267 | $5,191.26 | 100% |
What property taxes pay for in Dallas County
Dallas ISD: 33.5% of a homestead bill, 45% without one (the $140,000 exemption cuts only the school line).[4][2] Largest non-school line: City of Dallas, 37.7%.
Dallas County property tax rates by area
The same $350,000 homestead costs $5,191 in City of Dallas, $6,103 in City of Garland, $5,278 in City of Irving.
| Area | Total rate per $100 | Tax | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Dallas, Dallas ISD | $2.2267 | $5,191 | 1.48% |
| City of Garland, Garland ISD | $2.3947 | $6,103 | 1.74% |
| City of Irving, Irving ISD | $2.1391 | $5,278 | 1.51% |
| Taxing unit | Rate |
|---|---|
| Dallas County | $0.2155 per $100 |
| Parkland Hospital (Dallas County Hospital District) | $0.212 per $100 |
| Dallas College | $0.106575 per $100 |
| City of Dallas | $0.6988 per $100 |
| Dallas ISD | $0.993835 per $100 |
| Total | $2.22671 per $100 (2.2267%) |
| Taxing unit | Rate |
|---|---|
| Dallas County | $0.2155 per $100 |
| Parkland Hospital (Dallas County Hospital District) | $0.212 per $100 |
| Dallas College | $0.106575 per $100 |
| City of Garland | $0.689746 per $100 |
| Garland ISD | $1.1709 per $100 |
| Total | $2.394721 per $100 (2.3947%) |
| Taxing unit | Rate |
|---|---|
| Dallas County | $0.2155 per $100 |
| Parkland Hospital (Dallas County Hospital District) | $0.212 per $100 |
| Dallas College | $0.106575 per $100 |
| City of Irving | $0.5891 per $100 |
| Irving ISD | $1.0159 per $100 |
| Total | $2.139075 per $100 (2.1391%) |
Dallas County homestead and over-65 exemptions
On top of the state's $140,000 school homestead, local-option homesteads here are 20% (Dallas County, Parkland, Dallas College, City of Dallas, City of Irving); 10% (Dallas ISD); 11% (City of Garland), and the largest over-65 amount is $175,000 (City of Dallas).[4][5][2][6][7] Statewide rules and savings by county: homestead exemption Texas.
| Exemption | Amount |
|---|---|
| Local-option homestead 20% (Dallas County, Parkland, Dallas College, City of Dallas, City of Irving) | 20% (min $5,000) |
| Local-option homestead 10% (Dallas ISD) | 10% (min $5,000) |
| Local-option homestead 11% (City of Garland) | 11% (min $5,000) |
| Over-65/disabled (Dallas County, Parkland, Dallas College) | $100,000 |
| Over-65/disabled (City of Dallas) | $175,000 |
| Over-65/disabled (City of Garland, City of Irving) | $60,000 |
| Over-65/disabled total school exemption incl. state $60,000 (Dallas ISD) | $95,000 |
Due date and protests
Dallas County bills are due on receipt and delinquent after January 31, with Texas penalties and interest from February.[8][10] A property tax protest goes to the DCAD Appraisal Review Board by May 15 or 30 days after your notice[11]. Dallas Central Appraisal District takes protests through DCAD uFile Online Protest (DCAD uFile online protest)[16][17]; test your comps in the property tax assessment appeal calculator and see property tax due dates.
Dallas County specifics
The three county-wide units (Dallas County, Parkland Hospital and Dallas College) add up to $0.534075 per $100 for 2025.[2] The City of Dallas grants a $175,000 over-65/disabled exemption, far above Garland or Irving ($60,000), and Dallas ISD is one of few Dallas County school districts with a 10% local-option homestead on top of the state $140,000.[2]
The Dallas Central Appraisal District's 2026 rate sheet is still an estimate, so this page uses the adopted 2025 rates; it will move to 2026 when they are final.
What Dallas County homeowners typically pay
Census figures for 2024 put the median property tax paid by Dallas County homeowners at $4,649 on a median home value of $330,500, an effective rate of about 1.41%.[14][15]
Compare Texas counties on the Texas property tax calculator or any county on the property tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dallas County property tax rate?
It depends on the area: $2.2267 per $100 (2.23%) in City of Dallas, Dallas ISD for 2025, the sum of 5 taxing units.
How much is property tax on a $350,000 house in Dallas?
About $5,191 a year with the homestead exemptions (2025 rates), or $7,793 without them.
What does a homeowner 65 or older pay in Dallas County?
On a $350,000 home in City of Dallas, Dallas ISD, about $2,490 in the first year with the over-65 exemptions, before any school tax ceiling.
Sources
- Texas Tax Code §23.23 – Limitation on Appraised Value of Residence Homestead
- 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rates for Dallas County (notes on SB 4 / SB 23 amounts)
- 2025 Tax Rates and Levies (school district, city, county, special district XLSX; version dated 01/28/2026)
- Texas Tax Code §11.13 – Residence Homestead
- Property Tax Exemptions
- Texas Tax Code §11.26 – Limitation of School Tax on Homesteads of Elderly or Disabled
- Appraisal and Tax Limitations
- Texas Tax Code §31.02 – Delinquency Date
- Texas Tax Code §1.06 – Effect of Weekend, Holiday, or Office Closure
- Texas Tax Code §33.01 – Penalties and Interest
- Texas Tax Code §41.44 – Notice of Protest
- Texas Tax Code §23.01 – Appraisals Generally
- Texas Tax Code §11.43 – Application for Exemption
- Table B25103: Mortgage Status by Median Real Estate Taxes Paid (American Community Survey 2024 1-year)
- Table B25077: Median Value (Dollars), owner-occupied housing units (American Community Survey 2024 1-year)
- The Protest Process (04/26)
- Online Protest (uFile)