Richardson, Texas
Richardson is a city in the northern part of the Dallas metropolitan area, straddling Dallas and Collin counties just north of Dallas proper and adjacent to Plano. It is widely known as a center of the region's technology and telecommunications industry, an area sometimes called the Telecom Corridor, and is home to the University of Texas at Dallas. The city sits on the gently rolling Blackland Prairie and is served by Dallas-area light rail.
Property here runs through the Collin Central Appraisal District and the county tax office — the homestead exemption, the appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level. The Collin County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Collin County notes
What to know around Richardson
Property Tax Relief
How the Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Property Tax Bill
If you own and live in your home in Collin County, you can apply for a homestead exemption that removes part of your home's value from the tax calculation.
Property Tax Basics
Two Offices Handle Property Taxes in Collin County
Two separate offices deal with your property taxes. One sets your home's value. The other sends your bill and collects payment.
Agricultural Appraisal
Land Used for Farming Can Be Taxed at a Much Lower Rate
Texas law lets land used for farming be taxed on its farming value, not its full market value. This can sharply lower the tax bill.
Special Districts
Many New Subdivisions Have an Extra Tax Line for a MUD or PID
Many new neighborhoods in Collin County have an extra charge on top of regular property taxes. It pays for water lines, roads, and parks built by the developer.
Flood Risk
FEMA Updated Flood Maps for Parts of Collin County
FEMA has issued preliminary updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps for several Collin County cities and unincorporated areas — check whether your property's flood zone changed.
Land Use
Unincorporated Collin County Has Almost No Zoning Rules
Collin County does not zone most unincorporated land. But you still need permits to build, and city rules can apply if you are near a city limit.
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