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Dallas County, TX Property Tax Calculator
Dallas County homeowners pay a median $4,798 a year in property tax, 1.58% of a median $303,000 home: above Texas's 1.49% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Dallas County by home value, at 1.58%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,375 | $198 |
| $230,000 | $3,641 | $303 |
| $300,000 | $4,749 | $396 |
| $450,000 | $7,124 | $594 |
| $610,000 | $9,656 | $805 |
Dallas County against Texas and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | 1.58% | $4,798 | $303,000 | $76,547 |
| Texas | 1.49% | $4,232 | $283,800 | $78,476 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Dallas County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Dallas County?
The effective rate is 1.58%: a median $4,798 a year on a median $303,000 home. That's the 15th highest of the 71 Texas counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Dallas County?
About $6,332 a year, $528 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Dallas County compare with the rest of Texas?
Its rate is above the state's 1.49%. Across Texas, covered counties range from 0.83% to 2.03%.
How do I lower my Dallas County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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