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How do I protest my Denton County property tax assessment?
File your protest with DCAD by May 15, or within 30 days of receiving your Notice of Appraised Value. The easiest method is online at appeals.dentoncad.com using your 4-digit eFile PIN from the notice. You can also file by mail, fax to 940-349-3801, or in person at 3911 Morse Street. After filing, DCAD will contact you to schedule an informal review. If the informal review doesn't resolve the dispute, your case goes to an ARB formal hearing. In 2023, 89% of formal ARB appeals were successful. Ownwell handles the entire process and only charges if you save.
What makes Denton County's tax rate lower than neighboring DFW counties?
Denton County has no hospital district taxing entity and no community college taxing district — both of which add to the combined millage rate in Dallas County and Tarrant County. This structural difference means Denton County properties often have lower total combined tax rates than comparable properties in adjacent counties, even when school district and municipal rates are similar.
What exemptions are available after Texas Proposition 13 (November 2025)?
The standard homestead exemption now removes $140,000 from taxable value for school district taxes — up from $100,000 — effective retroactively for the 2025 tax year. It is automatic for existing homestead exemption holders; no reapplication is needed. Homeowners 65 or older or with qualifying disabilities receive an additional $60,000 exemption, and the school tax freeze prevents school taxes from increasing. File exemptions at no cost with DCAD at 940-349-3800.
Where do I file probate in Denton County?
Denton County has two Probate Courts at 3900 Morse Street, Denton, TX 76208, phone 940-349-2260. All probate filings must be made electronically through eFile Texas at efiletexas.gov. Texas allows independent administration for most estates with minimal court involvement. Small estates under $75,000 of personal property may use a Small Estate Affidavit.
What happens to the homestead appraisal cap when a property is inherited?
When a homesteaded property transfers to a non-spousal heir at death, the 10 percent annual cap resets. The property is reassessed at full market value in the following year rather than continuing at the prior owner's capped assessed value. In Denton County communities where values have risen sharply over the past decade, this can mean a significant property tax increase for heirs who inherit and retain the property. Estate planning should address this specifically.
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