Property Taxes

Dallas County's property costs are passed on. Rent — and renters' insurance — had gone up.

Dallas ranks number 10 of 50 cities with the most residents whose property taxes have gone up the most.

Denton County residents should receive their property tax statements in the mail soon, as a delay in mailing was caused by multiple factors, including this year's election.

Construction on Harold Simmons Park officially begins on Tuesday on the West Overlook, located on West Dallas’ side of the Trinity River, off Commerce Street. This area will eventually be a hub for community activities, featuring amenities like a dog park, skate park, and venues for movie nights and concerts.

The Denton City Council voted Tuesday night to approve a city budget of more than $2 billion, a property tax rate increase and more utility rate increases.

At a Sept. 9 meeting, appraisal district board members unanimously authorized the chief appraiser to negotiate and enter a contract with technology company True Prodigy for a cost of no more than $10 million over five years.

The new tax rate is $1.0624 per $100 of valuation, the highest rate the district can levy without asking voters to approve an increase in an election. School districts across Tarrant County, including Northwest ISD and Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, will ask voters to approve tax increases in November.

On Monday, during the first official meeting since the historic May election of three new members by taxpayers, the board voted to drastically change the district’s appraisal process.

Tarrant County child care facilities get a 50% tax break. Providers want the county to pass a full exemption for greater financial relief.

County leaders voted to max out two homestead exemptions. One will affect funding for John Peter Smith Hospital.

Dallas County residential market values are up almost 16% from last year, early data show. That number's even higher for homeowners in several cities and school districts.

The board members don’t make decisions regarding property values – but they do hire the chief appraiser and appoint appraisal review board members.