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Coming soonDallas County, Texas property tax appeals
A Dallas County property tax protest starts with the Appraisal Review Board of Dallas County, then the District Court in Dallas County (petition for review, Tax Code ch. 42). This season's deadline has not been announced yet. Our forecast for the Appraisal Review Board of Dallas County: May 17, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027 (not an official date).
Source: DCAD - uFile Online Protest (2026 guide)Last checked
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- Next deadline
- Expected May 17, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027
- Where to file first
- Appraisal Review Board of Dallas County
- Our coverage
- Coming soon
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What do we know about Dallas County so far?
Published figures and state rules first, then the county topics. A county fact appears only after a person checks it against the official source; until then its topic shows as in research.
- Census figuresMedian home value $303,000 · Median property tax paid per year $4,798Published data
- Next deadlineExpected May 17, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027 · Appraisal Review Board of Dallas CountyVerified
- Who decides a property tax appeal in Dallas County?Verified
- How do I file a property tax appeal in Dallas County?Verified
- What evidence can I use in Dallas County?In research
- Can my assessment go up if I appeal in Dallas County?In research
- Which exemptions can lower my bill without an appeal?In research
- How often is property reassessed in Dallas County?In research
- What do home values and property taxes look like in Dallas County?In research
When and where do I file a Dallas County property tax protest?
Who hears a Dallas County protest?
The stages in order. We are not affiliated with any of these offices.
Appraisal Review Board of Dallas County
District Court in Dallas County (petition for review, Tax Code ch. 42)
Where is the Dallas County office?
Dallas Central Appraisal District[3]
- Address
- 2949 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247
- Phone
- 214-631-0910
We are not affiliated with this office. Hours can change, so call before you visit.
Has the Dallas County property tax protest deadline been announced?
- Upcoming
- Not announced yet
- Forecast
- Expected to close between May 17, 2027 and June 1, 2027
- Last checked
We will update this page when the new dates are posted.
Which Dallas County filing windows are coming up?
| Closes | Area | Who hears it | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected May 17, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027 | Countywide | Appraisal Review Board of Dallas County | Forecast, not an official date |
Who decides a property tax appeal in Dallas County?
Appraisal Review Board of Dallas County: In Dallas County, property owner protests that are not settled are decided by the Appraisal Review Board of Dallas County.
- What the appeal is calledAppraisal Review Board of Dallas County
- In Dallas County, property owner protests that are not settled are decided by the Appraisal Review Board of Dallas County.[1]
How do I file a property tax appeal in Dallas County?
Appraisal Review Board of Dallas County: Dallas County protests are filed online through uFile (DCAD's preferred method) or, if that fails, mailed to the Dallas County ARB, P.O. Box 560348, Dallas TX 75356-0348, postmarked by May 15. Appraisal Review Board of Dallas County · Online: Dallas County owners file value protests online with DCAD's uFile system, which opens April 15 and can make settlement offers.
- How to fileAppraisal Review Board of Dallas County
- Dallas County protests are filed online through uFile (DCAD's preferred method) or, if that fails, mailed to the Dallas County ARB, P.O. Box 560348, Dallas TX 75356-0348, postmarked by May 15.[2]
- How to fileAppraisal Review Board of Dallas County · Online
- Dallas County owners file value protests online with DCAD's uFile system, which opens April 15 and can make settlement offers.[2]
Which Texas rules apply in Dallas County?
These rules are the same in every Texas county. Each link opens the rule on the Texas page.
What do Dallas County property taxes and assessments look like?
Figures from public records and the Census, each with its source. They describe the county's homes as a group, not the value of any one home.
What do homeowners in Dallas County pay in property tax?
The median owner-occupied home in Dallas County was worth $303,000, and the median property tax its owners paid was $4,798 a year, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
- Median home value
- $303,000
- Margin of error ±$2,811.
- Median property tax paid per year
- $4,798
- Margin of error ±$49.
- Median tax as a share of median value
- 1.58%
- A ratio of two medians, not a tax rate. Your own bill depends on your assessment and local levies.
- Owner-occupied homes
- 498,911
- Margin of error ±4,480.
These are survey estimates of what owners reported about their own homes. They are not assessed values, not tax rates, and not an opinion of what any home is worth.
They cannot tell you whether your own assessment is fair. That takes a comparison with similar homes, which we offer only in counties we have researched.
Median home value: Dallas County compared
- Dallas County$303,000
- Typical Texas county$169,250
- Typical US county$185,300
Dallas County $303,000; Typical US county $185,300; Typical Texas county $169,250
Median property tax paid: Dallas County compared
- Dallas County$4,798
- Typical Texas county$1,888
- Typical US county$1,619
Dallas County $4,798 a year; Typical Texas county $1,888 a year; Typical US county $1,619 a year
More questions about Dallas County property tax protests
When is the Dallas County property tax appeal deadline?
This season's deadline has not been announced yet. We expect it to close between May 17, 2027 and June 1, 2027. This is our forecast, not an official date.[2][4][5]
Where do I file a property tax appeal in Dallas County?
Dallas County protests are filed online through uFile (DCAD's preferred method) or, if that fails, mailed to the Dallas County ARB, P.O. Box 560348, Dallas TX 75356-0348, postmarked by May 15.[2]
Which details are not confirmed yet?
We show a fact only after a person has checked it against the official source. These are still being checked. Until then, ask the Appraisal Review Board of Dallas County:
- When a filing counts as on time
- The date the value is based on
- What share of market value is assessed
- How often homes are reassessed
- Limits on evidence
- Which form to use
- Filing fee
- Who can file or appear at a hearing
- Whether an appeal can raise the value
- Whether you must pay the tax while you appeal
Property tax guides for Dallas County homeowners
- Texas Property Tax Protests: How the Process WorksDallas County
- How Comparable Homes Are Chosen, and Why It MattersTexas · Dallas County
- How to Appeal Your Property Taxes YourselfTexas · Dallas County
- Homestead and Other Exemptions to Check FirstTexas · Dallas County
- Homestead Exemption: What It Is and How to Get ItTexas · Dallas County
- How to Lower Your Property Taxes: What to Check FirstTexas · Dallas County
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Where do these facts come from?
- [1]ARB Information (Dallas Central Appraisal District, PDF)Official guide or FAQ · last checked Sep 29, 2026
- [2]DCAD - uFile Online Protest (2026 guide)Official guide or FAQ · last checked Sep 29, 2026
- [3]DCAD - Contact UsOfficial guide or FAQ · last checked Oct 2, 2026
- [4]Texas Tax Code ch. 41, Local Review (Texas Legislature Online; Wayback capture 2025-12-17)Statute or regulation · last checked Sep 24, 2026
- [5]Texas Tax Code ch. 1, General Provisions (Texas Legislature Online; Wayback capture 2025-12-05)Statute or regulation · last checked Sep 24, 2026
- [6]Texas Tax Code ch. 41A, Appeal Through Binding Arbitration (Texas Legislature Online; Wayback capture 2025-12-17)Statute or regulation · last checked Sep 24, 2026
- [7]Texas Tax Code ch. 42, Judicial Review (Texas Legislature Online; Wayback capture 2025-11-18)Statute or regulation · last checked Sep 24, 2026
- [8]Texas Tax Code ch. 11, Taxable Property and Exemptions (Texas Legislature Online; Wayback capture 2025-12-14)Statute or regulation · last checked Sep 24, 2026
- 9.U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25077: Median value (dollars), owner-occupied housing units — Dallas County, Texas
- 10.U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25103: Median real estate taxes paid, owner-occupied housing units — Dallas County, Texas
- 11.U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25003: Tenure (owner- and renter-occupied housing units) — Dallas County, Texas
Data credits: Census ACS (public domain) · Census county adjacency (public domain)
Not affiliated with Dallas County or any government agency. Not legal advice. Not an appraisal.