Property Taxes
With deadlines looming like those distant storm clouds Pete Delkus warned us about this weekend, homeowners and property owners across North Texas are gearing up to navigate the labyrinth of paperwork and procedures that define the property tax protest process. Dallas, Collin, Denton, and Rockwall counties have May 15 deadlines to file a protest. Tarrant…
Read MoreBecoming a homeowner in Texas is a significant milestone, but it also comes with financial responsibilities. One aspect that new homeowners should be aware of is property taxes but here’s the exciting part: Texas offers a range of property tax exemptions that can save you money and make your homeownership journey even sweeter. In this…
Read MoreIt’s not easy making cuts to a $4.63 billion budget when the public is begging for property tax relief and pretty much everyone wants increased public safety, capital improvements, and driveable streets. The Dallas City Council is slated to approve a budget and property tax rate on Wednesday. Earlier this month, council members offered 63…
Read MoreDespite pleas from Mayor Eric Johnson and District 12 Councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn, the Dallas City Council set the property tax ceiling — the highest possible rate that can be adopted — at 73.93 cents per $100 assessed valuation, as proposed by City Manager T.C. Broadnax. The council will vote on the tax rate and budget…
Read MoreBudget season is officially underway at Dallas City Hall, and Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax offered local reporters a sneak peek Thursday afternoon at his draft document. The city manager’s $4.63 billion recommended budget represents a $138 million, or 8.1 percent, increase over the current year’s $4.51 billion budget. Broadnax said he’s recommending a 0.65-cent…
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