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Collin County · 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.
Collin County · Appraisal Tools
Three Collin CAD Tools Do Different Jobs
Collin Central Appraisal District separates public record research, parcel-map browsing, and private taxpayer work into different tools.
Collin County · 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.
Collin County · Tax Rates
Use Collin County Tax Rate Worksheets Before Comparing Bills
Collin County posts tax rate worksheets, history, and taxing-entity contacts so homeowners can see which local governments set each tax line.
Collin County · Tax Lookup
Use Collin's Tax Account Lookup for Bills and Balances
Collin County's Tax Account Lookup searches the collection record for recent statements, current tax amounts, and payment information.
Collingsworth County · Property Tax
Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Collingsworth County
Here the appraisal district both sets your property value and collects the tax on it. The county tax assessor-collector doesn't touch property bills at all.
Colorado County · Property Tax
Who Sets Your Property Value in Colorado County
In Colorado County, the appraisal district in Columbus sets property values and may also be the office to call about property-tax collection.
Comal County · Agricultural Appraisal
Ag Valuation Can Cut Your Property Tax Bill in Comal County
Open-space appraisal depends on the tract's current use, five-of-seven history, and Comal County intensity standards.
Comal County · Homestead Exemption
How the Homestead Exemption Works in Comal County
A qualifying principal residence can receive school and local homestead exemptions, including a 20% Comal County option.
Comal County · Senior Tax Break
Over-65 Property Tax Freeze in Comal County
Homeowners 65 or older get an extra school tax exemption and a tax ceiling that keeps their school taxes from rising.
Comal County · Property Tax
Who Sets Your Property Value in Comal County
The appraisal district sets property values and handles protests and exemptions; the tax office sends and collects the bill.
Comanche County · Property Tax
Property Tax: Two Different Offices in Comanche County
Comanche County has a separate appraisal district and tax office — each handles a different part of your property tax bill.
Concho County · Homestead Exemption
How to File a Homestead Exemption in Concho County
If your home is your main residence, a homestead exemption can lower the taxable value. You file the form with the Concho County Appraisal District.
Concho County · Property Tax
Who Handles Property Taxes in Concho County
Your property tax bill in Concho County is collected by the appraisal district, not the tax assessor-collector's office. That's the reverse of how most counties split it up.
Cooke County · Homestead Exemption
Homestead exemption can lower your school tax bill
Texas law requires school districts to cut $140,000 off a home's appraised value for owners who live in the home as their main residence.
Cooke County · Property Tax Basics
Two offices handle your property taxes in Cooke County
The Cooke County Appraisal District sets your property value; the Tax Assessor-Collector collects the bill — and they are two separate offices.
Coryell County · Property tax
Disabled Veteran Tax Exemptions: File With the Appraisal District, Not the Tax Office
For Coryell County disabled-veteran exemptions, start with Form 50-135 at the appraisal district, not the tax office.
Coryell County · Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Tax Bill
If you live in your home as your main residence, you can apply for an exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.
Coryell County · Ag Valuation
Lower Taxes for Farms and Wildlife Land
Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management can be taxed on its productive value instead of its market value — often a big savings.
Coryell County · Business property tax
Run a Business in Coryell County? Your Rendition Is Due April 15
Every Coryell County business owes the appraisal district a list of its equipment and inventory by April 15 — miss it and a 10% penalty rides on top of the tax.
Coryell County · Property Tax Basics
Who Handles Property Taxes in Coryell County
Two separate offices handle property taxes here — one sets values, one collects the bill.
Cottle County · Agricultural Appraisal
Farm and Ranch Land May Qualify for a Lower Tax Value
Texas open-space appraisal can lower the taxable value of qualifying farm or ranch land.
Cottle County · Property Tax
How Property Appraisal and Tax Collection Work in Cottle County
Cottle CAD is the place for values and exemptions. The county tax office is listed separately, but the Comptroller says it does not collect property taxes.
Crane County · Oil & Gas / Mineral Rights
Oil and gas built Crane County — mineral rights still matter here
Crane County sits in the Permian Basin, and oil production has driven the local economy since 1926 — mineral rights can be worth real money and are often sold separately from surface land.
Crane County · Property Tax
Two offices handle your property tax in Crane County
Crane County has a separate appraisal district and tax office — they do different jobs, and you may need to contact both.
Crockett County · Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill
If your home is your primary residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable value.
Crockett County · Property Tax
Who Handles Property Tax in Crockett County
One office decides what your land is worth; a different one across the hall takes your payment.
Crosby County · Property Tax
Who Handles Property Taxes in Crosby County
The county tax assessor's office does not collect property taxes here. The appraisal district handles that role.
Culberson County · Property Tax
Who handles property taxes in Culberson County
Culberson County property taxes involve the appraisal district, local taxing units, and county tax office, so it helps to know which question goes where.
Dallam County · Property Tax
Who Handles Property Taxes in Dallam County
The Dallam County Appraisal District sets property values and handles exemption applications for all taxing units in the county.
Dallas County · Rollback Tax
Changing Ag Land Use Triggers a Rollback Tax
If you buy land with ag valuation and change its use, you may owe back taxes for the past three years.
Dallas County · Tax Payment
Dallas County Collects for Many Taxing Units, Not Every One
DCAD values property, local governments set tax rates, and the Dallas County Tax Office collects for the jurisdictions it serves.
Dallas County · Delinquent Tax
Dallas County Has Several Ways to Pay Taxes Over Time
Partial payments, payment agreements, installments, and deferrals are different tools with different rules.
Dallas County · Age 65 / Disability Exemption
Extra Homestead Exemptions for Seniors and Disabled Owners
For 2026, qualifying seniors and disabled owners can receive an extra $60,000 school-tax exemption on a residence homestead.
Dallas County · Tax Jurisdictions
Many Taxing Units Can Appear on One Dallas County Tax Bill
Your Dallas County property tax bill can include charges from the county, a school district, a city, and multiple special districts.
Dallas County · Homestead Exemption
The School Homestead Exemption Comes Off Taxable Value
The current Texas school homestead exemption removes $140,000 from the value used to figure school property tax on a qualifying home.
Dallas County · Veteran Exemption
Veterans with Disabilities Get a Property Tax Break
Texas has separate partial and residence-homestead exemptions for veterans who meet different disability rules.
Dallas County · Property Tax Basics
Who Appraises Your Property in Dallas County
DCAD handles values, exemptions, and protests; the correct tax office handles bills and payments.
Dallas County · Protest / ARB
You Can Fight Your Appraisal Every Year
If you disagree with DCAD's value of your property, you have the right to protest before the Dallas County Appraisal Review Board.
Dawson County · Homestead Exemption
File for a homestead exemption to lower your property tax bill
Texas law lets you exempt part of your home's value from property taxes, but you have to apply at the appraisal district first.
Dawson County · Property Tax
Two offices handle your property tax in Dawson County
Dawson County has a separate appraisal district and tax assessor-collector office, and knowing which one to contact saves time.
Deaf Smith County · Ag Valuation
Agricultural land in Deaf Smith County can qualify for a lower tax value
Land used mainly for farming or ranching can be appraised at its agricultural use value instead of its market value, which usually results in a much lower tax bill.
Deaf Smith County · Property Tax
Two offices handle your property taxes in Deaf Smith County
The appraisal district both sets your value and collects the tax in Deaf Smith County, so the assessor-collector you'd expect to pay never touches a property tax bill here.
Delta County · Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemption: Lower Your Tax Bill in Delta County
If the home you own is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces how much of your home's value is taxed.
Delta County · Property Tax
Who Handles Your Property Tax in Delta County
Delta County has a separate appraisal district and tax office, and you deal with both for different parts of your property tax bill.
Denton County · Property Tax Basics
DCAD sets the value; the Denton County Tax Office collects most bills
DCAD appraises property and handles exemptions and protests. Local taxing units set their rates, and the county Tax Office collects for the units it serves.
Denton County · Homestead Exemption
How to claim a homestead exemption in Denton County
A qualifying Denton County homeowner files with DCAD. Midyear buyers may qualify for part of the year, and the regular filing deadline is April 30.
Denton County · Business Property
Many Denton County businesses owe a personal property rendition
Income-producing equipment, furniture, and inventory in Denton County is taxable, and the owner files a rendition listing it with Denton CAD.
Denton County · Special Districts
Many Denton County homes sit inside special districts that add extra taxes
Municipal Utility Districts and Public Improvement Districts in Denton County can add significant tax charges on top of county and city taxes.
Denton County · Senior Exemption
Over-65 and disability exemptions go through Denton CAD
Seniors, people with disabilities, and certain surviving spouses apply through Denton CAD for extra homestead exemptions on top of the basic one.
Denton County · Appraisal Protest
You can protest your Denton County appraisal if you think it is too high
Denton County property owners have the right to protest their appraised value each year through the Denton Central Appraisal District.
DeWitt County · Agricultural Valuation
Ranch and Farm Land in DeWitt County Can Be Taxed at a Lower Rate
Texas law lets working farmland and ranchland be appraised at its agricultural productivity value instead of full market value, which can mean a much lower tax bill.
Dickens County · Property Tax
Who Handles Property Taxes in Dickens County
The Dickens County Appraisal District sets property values and handles exemption applications for all taxing units in the county.
Dimmit County · Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemption Lowers Your School Tax Bill
If you live in the home you own in Dimmit County, a homestead exemption can reduce the taxable value of your property.
Dimmit County · Property Tax Basics
Two Offices Handle Property Taxes in Dimmit County
Dimmit County has a separate appraisal district and tax office, so you may deal with both when you buy or own property.
Donley County · Agricultural Valuation
Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed at a Lower Value
If your land is used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management, Texas lets it be taxed on what it produces rather than what it would sell for.
Donley County · Property Tax
Who Handles Property Taxes in Donley County
Donley CAD handles property values and exemptions and can identify the correct property-tax collection route.
Duval County · Homestead Exemption
The Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill
If your home in Duval County is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value.
Duval County · Property Tax
Who Sets Your Property Tax Bill in Duval County
In San Diego, the office that decides what your land is worth sits a few blocks from the one that takes your money, and you can't argue your bill at the second.
Eastland County · Agricultural Valuation
Farm and ranch land can be taxed on what it produces, not what it sells for
Eastland County farm or ranch land may qualify for ag valuation, but the local appraisal district checks use, acreage, and timing.