Dallas County property tax protest

Updated

Dallas County homeowners protest with DCAD by filing Form 50-132 by May 15 or within 30 days of the notice. DCAD uFile accepts evidence uploads. The Appraisal Review Board schedules informal then formal hearings, with most reductions decided at the informal stage.
Deadline
May 15 or 30 days after DCAD mails your notice
Form
Form 50-132 (uFile online or mail)
Where to file
State guide

What works in Dallas County

DCAD historically grants reductions on roughly half of residential protests that include sales comps.

Across Texas, the strongest single-family appeals pair three to five recent comparable assessments with documented property condition. See the evidence and comps guide for what the ARB will weigh.

See what your home should actually be assessed at

Free comp report in minutes. Keep 100 percent of the savings, no contingency fee.

Check my assessment
Guides for your Dallas County protest

Other Texas counties

General information only, not legal advice. Confirm the deadline on your most recent notice from Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD).

See how evenly homes in your county are assessed in our Assessment Gap Study of 5.9 million single-family homes.