Why Dallas Homeowners Are Overpaying
DCAD raised residential values 5.6% in 2025 after a 14%+ surge in 2023–2024. Dallas now ranks third in the nation for median property tax bill increases. DCAD's Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) uses aerial photography, GIS data, and sales comparables — but your value may not reflect your specific home's condition, lot issues, or recent neighborhood changes.
The Dallas Central Appraisal District serves over 60 taxing jurisdictions and processes over 200,000 protests annually. DCAD's own Chief Appraiser estimates roughly 60% of timely protests with evidence result in some value adjustment.
The $140,000 school homestead exemption (Prop 13, passed November 2025) applies to school taxes only. Protesting your DCAD market value saves across all entities — city, county, school, and more.
What You Get With Texas Tax Protest in Dallas
Average client savings: $1,585 in a single year (2025 Resolute data). At Dallas's effective tax rate of ~1.74%–2.3%, a $30,000 value reduction saves $522–$690 per year. No fee unless we reduce your taxes.