Dallas County Collects for Many Taxing Units, Not Every One

One property-tax bill can carry work from three kinds of offices. DCAD values the property and keeps the exemption record. Each city, school district, county, or special district sets its own rate. A tax assessor applies that rate to taxable value. Dallas County then collects for the local governments that hired it to do so. It does not collect for every tax unit. The county's jurisdiction list and the collector named on the bill show where payment goes.

A standard bill is due when it arrives. January 31 is the usual last day to pay before it becomes late. If that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the next business day counts. A late or special bill can carry another date, so the statement controls. Dallas County takes payments online, by mail, and in person at 500 Elm Street, Suite 3300.

Watch the last screen on an online payment. Card and debit payments carry processor fees, while the county currently lists no fee for an ACH eCheck. A partial payment lowers the balance, but penalty and interest still build on any amount left after the deadline. A confirmation number shows an attempt, so check that the bank completed the payment.