Office of Financial Services
Property Taxes

Dallas Central Appraisal District
To contact the Dallas Central Appraisal District call (214) 631-0910.

Appeal Property Tax Appraisal
To appeal the appraisal of your property, you should send your protest to the Appraisal Review Board, Dallas Central Appraisal District, 2949 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0910 before June 1 of the tax year.

Tax Exemption
Contact the Dallas Central Appraisal District, 2949 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, (214) 631-0910, ask for an application and provide all required information as soon as possible in order to allow the district time to update their records and provide the correct information to the taxing jurisdictions. A completed exemption application form must be filed with the District prior to May 1. However, a late application for a homestead exemption can be approved if filed no later than one year after the date the taxes on the homestead were paid or became delinquent, whichever is earlier. The Dallas Central Appraisal District is responsible for approving all tax exemptions: Homestead, Over-65 Homestead Exemption, Disabled Homestead Exemption, Veterans Exemption, Agricultural Exemption, Open Space Exemption, and Totally exempt property (churches, schools, governmental property). Once an exemption is allowed on a homestead, it will be allowed each year until the property changes ownership or the use of the property changes.

Tax Consolidation
Effective April 2, 2001, City of Dallas and Dallas Independent School District consolidated property tax collection operations with the Dallas County Tax Office.  Tax bills are mailed each October and due upon receipt.  The tax bill becomes delinquent on February 1 of the next year.  If you do not receive a tax statement by November 1, contact the Dallas County Tax Office at (214) 653-7811 and a statement will be mailed to you.  Taxes can be paid by mail or in person at 500 Elm Street, Records Building, 1st floor, Dallas, Texas 75202.

Tax Questions
For  tax questions, regarding City of Dallas, Dallas Independent School District or Dallas county taxes, call customer service at (214) 653-7811.