Denton Property Tax Information

watertowerTexas law provides certain tax relief measures for qualified taxpayers, but they do not go into effect automatically. Applications must be filed each year, on or before April 1st.

If you qualify for a residence homestead exemption, you are entitled to an exemption off the assessed value of your home for school and county tax purposes. If you are 65 or older, you are entitled to an additional exemption on school taxes. If you are disabled and qualify for the residence homestead exemption, you are entitled to an additional exemption on school taxes.

Tax rates change yearly. Rates for the year are usually determined in late summer, prior to tax statements being mailed around October 1st each year.

The latest rates can be found at the Denton Central Appraisal District site, www.dentoncad.com. You can also find information on individual properties by clicking “Property Search” on the main menu.