Dallas County · Texas
Dallas County homestead exemption
In Dallas County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD); the deadline is April 30 (state deadline).
- Office
- Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD)
- Deadline
- April 30Statewide deadline
- State exemption
- $140,000 off assessed value
- Renewal
- Renews automaticallyStatewide rule
DCAD says a residence homestead application, including the 65+ or disabled exemption, can be filed late up to two years after the delinquency date. Applications cannot be filed before the date you qualify and are not accepted by email or fax.
DCAD asks homeowners to apply online at dallascad.org; find your account, then use the homestead application link. Each owner living in the home, other than married couples, must complete a separate application.
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Local homestead amounts in Dallas County
| Exemption | Taxing unit | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County optional homestead exemption DCAD's 2025 tax rate table lists a 20% optional homestead exemption for Dallas County, Parkland Hospital and Dallas College. | Dallas County | 20% of value | Source |
| Dallas County age 65+ or disabled exemption Dallas County, Parkland Hospital and Dallas College each list a $100,000 exemption for age 65 or older and for disabled persons. | Dallas County | $100,000 off assessed value | Source |
| City of Dallas optional homestead exemption DCAD lists a 20% optional homestead exemption for the City of Dallas. | City of Dallas | 20% of value | Source |
| City of Dallas age 65+ or disabled exemption DCAD lists a $175,000 exemption for age 65 or older and for disabled persons for the City of Dallas. | City of Dallas | $175,000 off assessed value | Source |
| Dallas ISD optional homestead exemption DCAD lists a 10% optional homestead exemption for Dallas ISD on top of the $140,000 general school exemption. | Dallas ISD | 10% of value | Source |
| Dallas ISD age 65+ or disabled exemption DCAD lists a $95,000 exemption for age 65 or older and for disabled persons for Dallas ISD. | Dallas ISD | $95,000 off assessed value | Source |
Estimated yearly savings
On Dallas ISD taxes alone
About $1,391 a year
- Exemption
- State school homestead exemption: $140,000 off taxable value · source
- Tax rate
- Dallas ISD 2025 rate: $0.993835 per $100 of value · source
$140,000 ÷ 100 × 0.993835 = $1,391
This assumes your home's value is at least $140,000. It covers one taxing unit only; county, city and other local exemptions add to it. Your bill shows the real figure.
How to check if you already have it
Search your property on DCAD's appraisal search; the account detail shows the exemptions applied for each taxing unit.
Texas rules that apply here
- You have an ownership interest in the home.
- You live in it as your principal residence.
- You do not claim a homestead exemption on any other home, in or outside Texas.
- Your driver's license or state ID address must match the home's address (some waivers apply).
Full Texas homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.
Sources
- DCAD Forms · Dallas Central Appraisal District
- Exemptions · Dallas Central Appraisal District
- 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rates for Dallas County · Dallas Central Appraisal District
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