Denton County Appraisal District

Beware of Homestead Exemption Scams and Property Tax Site Lookalikes

By Shelby Skrhak / May 11, 2024 /

Taking care of property taxes is a universally disliked task, but having to navigate misleading websites and dodge unscrupulous companies — well, that’s just not fair. Within the realm of legitimate property tax protest services, bad-acting entities lie in wait, poised to exploit unsuspecting homeowners. As the deadline for protesting your property taxes approaches, here…

Title Tip: How to File For Your Homestead Exemption

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / January 8, 2019 /

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor A reader writes: “I bought a home in 2018 and my taxes are escrowed by my mortgage company. How do I get a homestead exemption to get a discount on my taxes? Do I need to repeat the process every year? How much does it save me?” You most definitely…

Deadline to File Property Tax Protest is Today

By Bethany Erickson / May 15, 2018 /

Although we’ve warned you a couple of times, just in case you missed it — today is kind of a big deal if you own a home. Today is the deadline (unless you’re in Denton County) to protest your property taxes for this year. If this has caught you unawares, don’t fret — one local…