Dallas County Central Appraisal District

Mailing Address: 2949 North Stemmons Frwy Dallas, Texas 75247

Physical Address: 2949 North Stemmons Frwy Dallas, Texas 75247

Phone: (214) 631-0910 (214) 631-0520

Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday    7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday     7:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Dallas Central Appraisal District is a political subdivision of the State of Texas and is responsible for appraising property for the purpose of ad valorem property tax assessment on behalf of the 61 local governing bodies in Dallas County. Dallas CAD is responsible for creating and maintaining all real and business personal property values. The main source of law guidance is the Texas Property Tax Code for the Texas property tax system.

Currently the Dallas Central Appraisal District appraises property in all of Dallas County. The county covers an area of approximately 900 square miles which includes almost 813,000 tax accounts.

The following cities and towns are serviced by the Dallas Central Appraisal District:
Dallas, Addison, Balch Springs, Cedar Hill, Cockrell Hill, Combine, Coppell, DeSoto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Ferris, Flower Mound, Glenn Heights, Grand Prairie, Highland Park, Hutchins, Irving, Lancaster, Lewisville, Mesquite, Ovilla, Richardson, Rowlett, Seagoville, Sunnyvale, University Park, Wilmer and Wylie. The appraisal district values properties for all tax entities in the county. Each tax entity utilizes the assessed values established by the central appraisal district. Prior to the current system of one central appraisal district, each tax entity established its own values for property taxes.

The Appraisal District is governed by a board of directors which represent the 61 governments of Dallas County.  The Board appoints an Executive Director/Chief Appraiser who is responsible for the daily operation of the district.

Appraisal District Board of Directors:

David Childs	Jerome Garza
Jerry O. Jones	Margaret Keliher
Bill Vandivort, II	R. Scott Wheeler

Chief Appraiser:
Ken Nolan

In accordance with the Texas Property Tax Code, the Dallas County Appraisal District Board of Directors has appointed members of the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). The appraisal review board (ARB) is the lawful part of the system and its members may serve two-year terms and are permitted to serve a maximum of three terms. The ARB is a separate body from the appraisal office and serves a different function. It hears and resolves disputes over appraisal matters. This is a very broad and important responsibility, but the ARB must be sensitive to its legal and practical limits.

Dallas County Property Tax Basics

The State of Texas does not collect personal income tax, and there is no state property tax. However, Texans still pay comparatively more in property taxes than many other states due to local property taxation. Dallas County property tax funds are collected from individuals and business owners, and are used to support school districts, fire protection, county and city services, community colleges, hospitals and municipal utilities.

If you’re a new Texas business owner, it’s important to understand the state’s real estate property tax system. First, remember that your real property (buildings and land) and tangible personal property (inventory and equipment used to generate income) will be taxed at market value unless special provisions apply. In addition:

1. The Texas Constitution says that taxation must be equal and uniform. This means that your property cannot be taxed at a higher rate than your neighbor’s (if it is the same type, size and condition).
2. While you can’t control the basic rate at which you’re taxed, you have the right to ask questions about your property valuation—and to appeal your appraised property value and resulting tax bill.
3. Your property must be assigned a single, agreed-upon value. In other words, different local governments cannot assign different values to your commercial property. Instead, they must agree upon a number, which is typically determined by a county appraisal board.
4. The county you reside in will probably impose late fees and penalties for unpaid taxes. If your taxes remain delinquent for too long, you may also have a lien placed on your home.
5. If you choose to appeal your property tax valuation, you may attend the hearing yourself or send property tax consultant in your place.

Your commercial property taxes are based on three factors: appraised property value, exemptions and governing tax rates. And, while the system is designed to be fair for all taxpayers, the reality is that businesses often overpay. To ensure the accuracy of your property’s assessed value, contact the county assessor’s office. They’ll provide you with an updated Notice of Property Valuation, which includes specifics about your property. Erroneous information should be reported to the assessor’s office, and if necessary, an appeal can be filed.

Does your Cedar Hill Tx Property Tax Rate seems higher than it should be? Don’t try to fix the problem on your own. Instead, contact the commercial tax experts at P.E. Pennington and Co. Our consultants have decades of experience navigating real estate property tax cases, and they can assist you with audits, appeals and long-term tax relief.