Denton Property Tax Values and Tax Protest Facts
Due to the staggering growth of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Denton County has become one of the fastest growing locations in the entirety of the United States. With taxable values assessed at a combined $235.73 billion in 2024, Denton County is quickly becoming one of the wealthiest and most expensive counties in Texas. Enroll in O’Connor’s Property Tax Protection Program™ today and be sure that you are paying only your fair share in taxes. You are guaranteed to never pay hidden fees, upfront costs, and will not pay a dime unless you win. Enroll, relax, and save.
Total Market Value Denton CountySource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| $ Total Market Value | 75.935 | 83.555 | 93.595 | 105.050 | 115.014 | 127.252 | 134.866 | 147.700 | 183.201 | 230.911 | 235.734 |
| Single Family | 41.826 | 46.897 | 53.761 | 60.472 | 67.215 | 73.415 | 77.568 | 86.157 | 111.182 | 140.097 | 143.864 |
| Multi-family | 4.410 | 5.165 | 5.953 | 7.007 | 8.061 | 9.595 | 10.776 | 11.492 | 13.433 | 15.857 | 17.099 |
| Commercial | 12.982 | 14.198 | 15.554 | 17.830 | 19.244 | 21.635 | 23.574 | 25.366 | 28.272 | 33.934 | 36.570 |
| All Other | 16.717 | 17.294 | 18.326 | 19.742 | 20.494 | 22.707 | 22.947 | 24.686 | 30.314 | 41.023 | 38.201 |
Texas property owners should protest annually As part of maintaining their property, like a HVAC checkup.
Denton County Property Tax Trends
Once only known as a suburb of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Denton County is now one of the wealthiest counties in Texas. Rivaled only by nearby Collin County for the hottest living and working space in Texas, Denton County is seeing taxable values and taxes blast through the ceiling. Thankfully, O’Connor is here to help lower your taxes through tax protests. Longtime experts in property tax reduction, O’Connor is one of the largest firms in the United States specializing in that field. With over 50 years of experience in lowering taxes, O’Conner is ready to get you the best deal possible.
Denton CAD Total Market Value of Property
Going from $75.93 billion in 2014 to $235.73 billion in 2023, the property value of Denton has tripled in a decade. While taxable values across Texas have doubled in that timeframe, Denton joins the likes of Travis and Collin Counties in having the fastest rising values in Texas. Not only do these rising costs preclude new buyers, but they also saddle current owners with increasing tax bills. The transition from quiet suburb to hip hotspot will push many longtime owners out through higher taxes.
In 2024, single family homes were assessed at $143.86 billion, 243.96% higher than they were a decade ago. Homes made up 61.03% of all value. Taxes pegged to this value can be an incredible burden on legacy owners, like the elderly or families. $36.47 billion was assessed for commercial properties, with $38.20 billion for industrial and miscellaneous properties.
Property Value Reduction By Type of Appeal Source: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Total | 3.931 | 2.988 | 2.910 | 3.739 | 4.607 | 5.549 | 6.238 | 9.848 | 16.685 | 21.576 | 15.15 |
| Informal Appeal | 2.697 | 1.425 | 0.776 | 0.128 | 0.117 | 0.623 | 1.129 | 2.038 | 4.242 | 4.783 | 3.048 |
| Formal ARB Determination | 0.9440 | 1.1700 | 1.4220 | 3.0390 | 3.6220 | 4.0030 | 4.0840 | 6.7030 | 11.6610 | 16.0270 | 10.7830 |
| Judicial Appeal | 0.2900 | 0.3930 | 0.7120 | 0.5720 | 0.8680 | 0.9230 | 1.0260 | 1.1070 | 0.7820 | 0.7660 | 1.3140 |
Texas property owners should protest annually since Texas law requires property owners to protest to get information on their property and comparable sales in the area. This information is free and available upon request via U.S. mail (once you file a protest).
Denton CAD Value Reduction by Type of Appeal
The Denton Central Appraisal District (DCAD) (DCAD) assesses and collects all property taxes in the county, and they are responsible for setting property values. Like most Texas appraisal districts, DCAD is overworked and understaffed, and must use blanket values, estimates, and outdated historical records to figure a fair value for a property. These evaluations lack complexity and nuance, often overvaluing a property by thousands of dollars or more. The only way to correct this issue is to protest taxes through a variety of means.
Informal appeals are the entry point to tax protests, followed by formal appeals, and finally judicial appeals. Tax protests saved $15.15 billion in 2024. Informal appeals resulted in $3.05 billion in market value reductions, formal with $10.78 billion, and judicial appeals with $1.31 billion. Formal appeals were the clear winners in reductions, which is a common theme for high-dollar counties like Denton. With such high taxable values, both DCAD and property owners are looking for the most accurate results, and the impartial Appraisal Review Board (ARB) is used to find a formal solution.
Total Property Tax Savings All Protests and AppealsSource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| All Property Types | 82.54 | 62.76 | 61.10 | 78.51 | 96.75 | 116.53 | 131.01 | 206.81 | 350.39 | 453.09 | 318.05 |
| Single Family | 10.30 | 6.68 | 5.16 | 3.03 | 3.65 | 6.30 | 9.00 | 21.43 | 34.37 | 57.40 | 16.26 |
| Commercial / All other | 72.24 | 56.08 | 55.94 | 75.48 | 93.10 | 110.23 | 122.01 | 185.38 | 316.02 | 395.69 | 301.79 |
Texas property owners should protest annually since Because it is the surest way to reduce property taxes.
Total Denton CAD Property Tax Savings by Property Type
Property values may have tripled in the past decade, but the amount returned via property tax protests has risen 285.33% since 2014. This is illustrative of an undercurrent of unfair taxes. DCAD raises taxes too high, which causes more taxpayers to protest. This is another common pattern seen in counties across Texas that have become affluent and trendy in the last few years.
$318.05 million in total taxes came back to taxpayers in 2024, the third-highest amount in county history. Of these, $16.26 million was for single family homes, while commercial, industrial, and related properties got back a whopping $301.79 million. This is another typical pattern for Texas, as commercial properties are usually worth more than single family homes.