Never miss a deadline
Here’s a calendar of important events and a list of resources all in one place which aims to help you understand property tax collection in Texas a little better along with a timeline of key dates.
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JAN 01
ASSESSMENT DATE. |
Property values are assessed based on their value as of January 1. |
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APR 15
INITIAL VALUATIONS MAILED. |
Notices of Appraised Value are mailed from the Appraisal District. We recommend contacting us as soon as possible after receiving this notice so we can start filing your protest! |
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MAY 15
APPEAL DEADLINE. |
The deadline to file a protest is May 15 or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value was postmarked, whichever is later. We file all of our clients' protests every year. |
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MAY - JULY
HEARINGS IN SESSION. |
The Appraisal Review Board (ARB) handles protest disputes. |
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NOV
TAX STATEMENTS MAILED. |
The new tax rates are adopted and applied to the certified values. Tax statements are mailed shortly afterward. |
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JAN 31 OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR
PAYMENT DEADLINE. |
Last day to pay property taxes without penalty. |
Property Tax Resources
Below are several important property tax websites and forms that we provide for your convenience.
Property Tax Websites
- Dallas Central Appraisal District
www.dallascad.org - Collin Central Appraisal District
www.collincad.org - Denton Central Appraisal District
www.dentoncad.com - Kaufman Central Appraisal District
www.kaufman-cad.org - Tarrant Appraisal District
www.tad.org - Texas Comptroller's Office
comptroller.texas.gov - Know your Taxes
www.knowyourtaxes.org
Property Tax Forms
50-114 — Residential Homestead Exemption Form- 50-195 — Property Tax Protest & Procedures Form
- 50-132 — Notice of Protest Form
- 50-162 — Appointment of Agent for Property Tax Matters Form
- 50-791 — Appointment of Agent(s) for Binding Arbitration
- 50-813 — Revocation of Appointment of Agent Form
- AP-219 — Request for Binding Arbitration
