What is the property tax rate in Dallas?

Dallas's combined effective property tax rate is about 2.22% of market value, blending City of Dallas, Dallas County, the Dallas ISD school district, community college, and hospital district levies. Texas property taxes are among the highest in the nation because there is no state income tax.

Does Texas use an assessment ratio?

No. Unlike states that tax a fraction of value, Texas assesses residential property at 100% of its appraised market value. The effective rate is applied directly to that full value, minus any exemptions.

How much is the homestead exemption?

Texas grants a $100,000 residence homestead exemption against school district taxes, the largest single component of your bill. The calculator models it as a flat $100,000 reduction of taxable value for your primary residence.

Are there other exemptions?

Yes. Homeowners who are 65 or older or disabled qualify for additional exemptions and a school-tax ceiling. This estimator models only the general homestead exemption, so seniors may owe less than shown.

Is this an official bill?

No. It is an estimate based on a representative effective rate. Your actual bill depends on the exact taxing units, appraised value set by the Dallas Central Appraisal District, and exemptions you qualify for.

Dallas Property Tax Estimator

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Estimate your Dallas property tax

Texas has no state income tax, so it leans heavily on property taxes — and Dallas is no exception. The combined effective rate across the city, county, school district, and special districts is about 2.22% of market value. This estimator applies that rate to your home value, accounts for the Texas residence homestead exemption, and shows your annual and monthly tax.

How it works

Texas assesses property at its full appraised market value, then exemptions reduce the taxable amount before the rate is applied:

assessed value = market value          (100%, no fractional ratio)
taxable value  = assessed - homestead exemption ($100,000 if primary)
annual tax     = taxable value * 0.0222

The $100,000 residence homestead exemption applies mainly to school district taxes, the biggest slice of a Texas bill, which is why claiming it can save well over a thousand dollars a year.

Example and notes

A $350,000 Dallas home with the homestead exemption has a taxable value of $250,000, giving an estimated annual tax of about $5,550, or roughly $463 per month. Without the exemption the same home would owe about $7,770. Homeowners who are 65 or older or disabled qualify for further exemptions and a school-tax ceiling not modeled here, so your real bill may be lower. Treat the result as a planning estimate, not an official statement from the Dallas Central Appraisal District.