Dallas County property tax calculator with 2026 rates.
Estimate the yearly property tax on a home in the City of Dallas and Dallas ISD, with the homestead exemption and the 65+ or disabled exemption applied line by line.
Estimate only, not tax advice. Your bill uses the value and exemptions on your Dallas CAD record.
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Short answer: A home in the City of Dallas and Dallas ISD pays about 2.23% of its taxable value a year across five taxing units in 2026. With the homestead exemption, a $400,000 home pays about $6,140 a year, or around $512 a month.
Dallas property tax rate, unit by unit.
Five taxing units bill a home in the City of Dallas and Dallas ISD. Each one sets its own rate and its own exemptions, and the Dallas County Tax Office collects them on one bill.
| Taxing unit | 2026 rate per $100 | Homestead exemption | 65+ or disabled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas ISD | 0.985735 | $140,000 + 10% | + $95,000 |
| City of Dallas | 0.697800 | 20% | + $175,000 |
| Dallas County | 0.224650 | 20% | + $100,000 |
| Parkland Hospital | 0.212000 | 20% | + $100,000 |
| Dallas College | 0.106575 | 20% | + $100,000 |
| Total | 2.226760 | Percentage exemptions are at least $5,000 where offered. | |
How the Dallas homestead exemption works
The homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of the home you live in. Texas school districts must exempt $140,000 of a homestead’s value, and Dallas ISD adds a 10% local exemption on top. The City of Dallas, Dallas County, Parkland Hospital and Dallas College each exempt 20% of the value. If you are 65 or older or disabled, each unit takes a further fixed amount off, and school taxes are capped at the level of the year you qualify.
The Dallas County rate after the November vote
Dallas County adopted $0.248650 per $100 for 2026, including an increase for homelessness and mental health services that needed voter approval. Voters rejected it on 3 November 2026, so the county rate is its voter-approval rate of $0.224650 per $100.
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator does not include the 10% yearly cap on homestead value increases, school tax ceilings for 65+ owners who qualified in an earlier year, special districts such as a public improvement district, or penalties. Use the value on your Dallas CAD notice for the closest figure.
Sources: Dallas County Tax Office, 2026 tax rates; Dallas County, TY2026 tax rate election; Dallas ISD, tax rate and exemptions; City of Dallas, over-65 and disabled exemption; Texas Comptroller, property tax exemptions; Dallas CAD, exemptions. Checked by Digify365 on 11 November 2026. General information, not tax advice.
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Dallas property tax questions.
What is the property tax rate in Dallas for 2026?
A home in the City of Dallas and Dallas ISD pays a combined 2.2268% of taxable value in 2026: Dallas ISD 0.9857, City of Dallas 0.6978, Dallas County 0.2247, Parkland Hospital 0.2120 and Dallas College 0.1066, all per $100 of value.
How much does the homestead exemption save in Dallas?
On a $400,000 home in the City of Dallas and Dallas ISD, the homestead exemption cuts the yearly bill from about $8,907 to about $6,140, a saving of roughly $2,770. Dallas ISD takes $140,000 plus 10% off the value, and the county, city, Parkland and Dallas College each take 20% off.
How do I apply for the homestead exemption in Dallas County?
Apply with the Dallas Central Appraisal District (Dallas CAD) using the residence homestead exemption form, once you own the home and live in it as your main residence. There is no fee, and Dallas CAD lets you apply online.
Why did the Dallas County tax rate change after the election?
Dallas County adopted $0.248650 per $100 for 2026, which needed voter approval. Voters rejected the increase on 3 November 2026, so the county rate falls to its voter-approval rate of $0.224650 per $100, which this calculator uses.
Does this calculator work for other cities in Dallas County?
It is set up for homes inside the City of Dallas and Dallas ISD. Cities such as Plano, Irving or Garland and other school districts have their own rates, so their totals will differ.
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