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Dallas County, TX property tax exemptions (2026)

The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Dallas County, on top of Texas’s statewide rules: what each is worth here, who qualifies, where to apply and the deadline.

What is different in Dallas County

Dallas County itself grants a 20% homestead exemption, $100,000 off for age 65+, $100,000 off for disabled homeowners and a tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+/disabled (2026). Dallas ISD, the largest school district, adds a local 10% homestead exemption, a local $35,000 age 65+ exemption and a local $35,000 disabled exemption on top of the state school exemptions. 29 of the 63 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table.

Apply at
Dallas Central Appraisal District
Phone
214-631-0910
Local breaks
Local option homestead exemption (Dallas County), Local age 65 or older exemption (Dallas County), Local disabled person exemption (Dallas County), County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Dallas County), Local options of Dallas ISD (largest school district)
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in Dallas County

Dallas Central Appraisal District

Phone
214-631-0910
Address
2949 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75247-6102
Official exemptions page

Other offices

Local exemptions in Dallas County

Homestead

Local option homestead exemption (Dallas County)

20% of the home's appraised value off Dallas County taxes (at least $5,000)

Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Owner-occupied residence homestead (any age)
How to apply
File Form 50-114 with the county appraisal district (no fee); one application covers every taxing unit that taxes your home. Attach a copy of your Texas driver's license or ID showing the home's address.
Deadline
Generally by April 30 of the tax year (Tax Code §11.43(d)); a late application can be filed up to two years after that year's taxes become delinquent (§11.431).
Renewal
One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.

Source: official page

Seniors

Local age 65 or older exemption (Dallas County)

$100,000 off the home's value for Dallas County taxes

Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Homeowner age 65 or older (a surviving spouse 55 or older may keep it)
How to apply
File Form 50-114 with the county appraisal district (no fee); one application covers every taxing unit that taxes your home. Attach a copy of your Texas driver's license or ID showing the home's address.
Deadline
No later than one year after you turn 65 or become disabled (Tax Code §11.43(k)); late applications up to two years after the delinquency date (§11.431).
Renewal
One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.

Source: official page

Disability

Local disabled person exemption (Dallas County)

$100,000 off the home's value for Dallas County taxes

Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Homeowner who meets the Social Security disability definition (you cannot take both the 65+ and disabled exemption from the same unit)
How to apply
File Form 50-114 with the county appraisal district (no fee); one application covers every taxing unit that taxes your home. Attach a copy of your Texas driver's license or ID showing the home's address.
Deadline
No later than one year after you turn 65 or become disabled (Tax Code §11.43(k)); late applications up to two years after the delinquency date (§11.431).
Renewal
One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.

Source: official page

Senior freeze or deferral

County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Dallas County)

County taxes on the home are capped at the amount in the year you first qualify (rises only for new improvements)

Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Homeowners with the age 65 or older or disabled exemption
How to apply
Automatic once the appraisal district grants your age 65 or disabled exemption.
Deadline
No later than one year after you turn 65 or become disabled (Tax Code §11.43(k)); late applications up to two years after the delinquency date (§11.431).
Renewal
One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.

Source: official page

Other

Local options of Dallas ISD (largest school district)

Dallas ISD adds a local 10% homestead exemption, a $35,000 local age 65+ exemption and a $35,000 local disabled exemption on top of the state school exemptions ($140,000 homestead; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled)

Set by
school district
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Homeowners in Dallas ISD; age/disability rules as for the state exemption
How to apply
File Form 50-114 with the county appraisal district (no fee); one application covers every taxing unit that taxes your home. Attach a copy of your Texas driver's license or ID showing the home's address.
Deadline
Generally by April 30 of the tax year (Tax Code §11.43(d)); a late application can be filed up to two years after that year's taxes become delinquent (§11.431).
Renewal
One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.

Source: official page

Amounts by taxing unit in Dallas County

Each school district, city or other taxing unit can set its own amount. Find the ones on your tax bill.

Sort:
Taxing unitTypeDisabilityFreezeHomestead pctOver65Source
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Cedar Hill ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
City of Addisoncity$60,000no20%$60,000official
City of Balch Springscity$30,000no1%$30,000official
City of Carrolltoncity$110,000no20%$110,000official
City of Cedar Hillcity$30,000nonone$30,000official
City of Cockrell Hillcitynoneno1%$10,000official
City of Combinecity$35,000nonone$35,000official
City of Coppellcity$100,000no5%$100,000official
City of Dallascity$175,000no20%$175,000official
City of DeSotocity$25,000nonone$40,000official
City of Duncanvillecity$40,000nonone$40,000official
City of Farmers Branchcity$100,000no20%$100,000official
City of Ferriscity$10,000no4%$10,000official
City of Garlandcity$60,000no11%$60,000official
City of Glenn Heightscity$25,000nonone$25,000official
City of Grand Prairiecity$30,000yes (since 2004)17.5%$45,000official
City of Grapevinecity$10,000yes (since 2022)20%$60,000official
City of Hutchinscity$30,000no10%$30,000official
City of Irvingcity$65,000no20%$65,000official
City of Lancastercity$30,000nonone$30,000official
City of Lewisvillecity$20,000yes (since 2004)none$60,000official
City of Mesquitecity$15,000yes (since 2004)none$65,000official
City of Ovillacity$50,000yes (since 2009)none$50,000official
City of Richardsoncity$160,000nonone$160,000official
City of Rowlettcity$50,000yes (since 2004)1%$30,000official
City of Sachsecity$50,000yes (since 2006)none$50,000official
City of Seagovillecity$30,000no10%$30,000official
City of University Parkcity$785,000no20%$785,000official
City of Wilmercity$24,000no10%$24,000official
City of Wyliecity$30,000nonone$30,000official
Coppell ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Dallas Collegespecial$100,000no20%$100,000official
Dallas Countycounty$100,000yes (since 2007)20%$100,000official
Dallas County Flood Control District #1special$100,000no20%$100,000official
Dallas County MUD #41specialnonenononenoneofficial
Dallas County Utility & Reclamation Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Dallas ISDschool district$95,000 total (state $60,000 + local $35,000)yes (required by state law for school districts)10%$95,000 total (state $60,000 + local $35,000)official
Denton County Levee Improvement District #1specialnoneno20%noneofficial
Denton County Reclamation & Utility District #1specialnoneno20%noneofficial
DeSoto ISDschool district$75,000 total (state $60,000 + local $15,000)yes (required by state law for school districts)none$75,000 total (state $60,000 + local $15,000)official
Duncanville ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$65,000 total (state $60,000 + local $5,000)official
Ferris ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$64,000 total (state $60,000 + local $4,000)official
Garland ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Grand Prairie ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$65,000 total (state $60,000 + local $5,000)official
Grand Prairie Metropolitan Utility & Reclamation Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Grapevine-Colleyville ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$89,600 total (state $60,000 + local $29,600)official
Highland Park ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)20%$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Irving Flood Control District Section Ispecialnonenononenoneofficial
Irving Flood Control District Section IIIspecialnoneno20%noneofficial
Irving ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Lancaster ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Lancaster MUD #1special$20,000nonone$20,000official
Mesquite ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$75,000 total (state $60,000 + local $15,000)official
Northwest Dallas County Flood Control Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Parkland Hospital Districtspecial$100,000no20%$100,000official
Richardson ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)10%$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Sunnyvale ISDschool district$60,000 state exemption onlyyes (required by state law for school districts)none$60,000 state exemption onlyofficial
Texas Tri-Modal MUD 2specialnonenononenoneofficial
Town of Highland Parkcitynoneno20%$50,000official
Town of Sunnyvalecity$65,000yes (since 2006)20%$65,000official
Valwood Improvement Authorityspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Wilmer MUD 1specialnonenononenoneofficial

State exemptions that also apply here

These breaks come from Texas law. Their full rules, forms and deadlines are on the Texas page.

All Texas property tax exemptions

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Savings estimate for Dallas County

Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.

Filled in when the exemption is a fixed dollar amount. You can change it.

Dallas County median effective rate: 1.45% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Dallas County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. It is a county-wide middle value; rates differ by town and school district.

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Dallas County

What property tax exemptions are there in Dallas County?

Dallas County itself grants a 20% homestead exemption, $100,000 off for age 65+, $100,000 off for disabled homeowners and a tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+/disabled (2026). Dallas ISD, the largest school district, adds a local 10% homestead exemption, a local $35,000 age 65+ exemption and a local $35,000 disabled exemption on top of the state school exemptions. 29 of the 63 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table. Local breaks here: Local option homestead exemption (Dallas County); Local age 65 or older exemption (Dallas County); Local disabled person exemption (Dallas County); County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Dallas County); Local options of Dallas ISD (largest school district).

Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Dallas County?

Dallas Central Appraisal District Phone: 214-631-0910 Address: 2949 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75247-6102. Also: Dallas County Tax Assessor-Collector, which sends and collects the property tax bill. Also: Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Assistance Division, which state rules and forms.

When is the deadline to apply in Dallas County?

Local option homestead exemption (Dallas County): Generally by April 30 of the tax year (Tax Code §11.43(d)); a late application can be filed up to two years after that year's taxes become delinquent (§11.431). Local age 65 or older exemption (Dallas County): No later than one year after you turn 65 or become disabled (Tax Code §11.43(k)); late applications up to two years after the delinquency date (§11.431). Local disabled person exemption (Dallas County): No later than one year after you turn 65 or become disabled (Tax Code §11.43(k)); late applications up to two years after the delinquency date (§11.431). County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Dallas County): No later than one year after you turn 65 or become disabled (Tax Code §11.43(k)); late applications up to two years after the delinquency date (§11.431). Local options of Dallas ISD (largest school district): Generally by April 30 of the tax year (Tax Code §11.43(d)); a late application can be filed up to two years after that year's taxes become delinquent (§11.431).

Do I have to reapply every year in Dallas County?

Local option homestead exemption (Dallas County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to. Local age 65 or older exemption (Dallas County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to. Local disabled person exemption (Dallas County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to. County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Dallas County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to. Local options of Dallas ISD (largest school district): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.

Do Texas’s statewide exemptions apply in Dallas County too?

Yes. The statewide breaks on our Texas page apply here as well, for example General Residence Homestead Exemption, Age 65 or Older or Disabled Residence Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling (tax freeze) for Age 65 or Older or Disabled. This page adds what Dallas County sets or runs itself.

Good to know in Dallas County

  • Dallas CAD's school district figures for 65+ and disabled include the state-required $60,000; amounts above $60,000 are the district's local addition.
  • DCAD says the table is accurate to the best of its knowledge and to confirm with the taxing unit; the 2026 table was revised March 4, 2026 and shows estimated 2026 rates.

Think your assessed value is too high? See how to appeal in Dallas County.

Sources

Last checked: Oct 2026.