Dallas County homestead exemption
How to file with the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD), and what to check on your record.
Dallas County homeowners file the Texas homestead exemption (Form 50-114) with the Dallas Central Appraisal District, not the tax office. File online from your property’s page on dallascad.org ("File Homestead Exemption Online"), or by mail. Include a Texas driver license or ID showing the home’s address. Filing is free, the regular deadline is April 30, and late applications are accepted up to 2 years after the delinquency date.
Filing with DCAD
- Appraisal district
- Dallas Central Appraisal District
- Website
- www.dallascad.org
- Online filing
- Yes. Search your property on dallascad.org, open the property address, and choose "File Homestead Exemption Online." The same page has a "Print Homestead Exemption Form" link.
- Mail / in person
- Dallas Central Appraisal District, Attn: PRE, PO Box 560328, Dallas, TX 75356-0328
- Phone
- 214-631-0910 (customer service, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
- Cost
- Free
What Dallas County homeowners should know
- Dallas CAD mails reapply letters to some owners each year, usually in December. Owners with an age 65 or older exemption get them by certified mail.
- If you get a reapply letter you must send a new homestead application within 30 days, with a copy of a Texas driver license or ID that shows the property address. If you do not respond, the exemption is removed.
- If you did not get a reapply letter, you do not need to file a new application.
- An analysis by the Child Poverty Action Lab, reported September 5, 2026, estimated about 57,000 Dallas County properties may qualify for a homestead exemption but are not claiming it. CPAL cautioned the estimate may include false positives.
Contact details were checked against DCAD’s own pages on November 7, 2026. Offices change hours and portals; confirm on the district’s website before you go.
Amounts that apply statewide
Every Texas school district, including those in Dallas County, must exempt $140,000 of a homestead’s value, plus $60,000 for owners 65 or older or disabled (tax year 2025 and later). City, county and special district exemptions vary by taxing unit; your DCAD property record lists each unit and the exemptions applied.
| Tax year | General homestead | Added for 65+ or disabled | Total for 65+ or disabled |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $40,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 |
| 2023 | $100,000 | $10,000 | $110,000 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | $10,000 | $110,000 |
| 2025 and later | $140,000 | $60,000 | $200,000 |
Missed a year?
DCAD applies the same state late-filing rule: up to 2 years after the delinquency date for each tax year (§11.431), or 5 years for disabled veteran exemptions (§11.439). See late filing and refunds.
Not sure what your record shows? The free check reads your county record with you, applies the rules on this page, and shows any back-year refunds and yearly savings. If you are already covered, it says so.
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Where do I file my homestead exemption in Dallas County?
With the Dallas Central Appraisal District (www.dallascad.org). Yes. Search your property on dallascad.org, open the property address, and choose "File Homestead Exemption Online." The same page has a "Print Homestead Exemption Form" link.
Is there a fee to file a homestead exemption in Dallas County?
No. Filing with the appraisal district is free.
Related guides
- How to file a homestead exemption in TexasStep-by-step: how to file a Texas homestead exemption on Form 50-114, what ID and documents to include, online filing, how to check approval. Filing is free.
- Filed late? How to get back years of homestead savingsForgot to file? Texas accepts late homestead applications up to 2 years after the delinquency date (5 for disabled veterans) and refunds taxes paid. Dates by year.
- Got a letter asking you to reapply?Got a letter to reapply for your Texas homestead exemption? The five-year review, HB 2730, deadlines such as Dallas CAD’s 30 days, and what happens if you ignore it.
Sources
- Dallas CAD — Reapply Letter FAQ (SB 1801 and HB 2730) — Dallas Central Appraisal District
- Dallas Central Appraisal District — Dallas Central Appraisal District
- Thousands of Dallas County homeowners may be missing a property tax break — NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
- Texas Tax Code, Chapter 11 (Taxable Property and Exemptions) — Texas Legislature
- Form 50-114, Application for Residence Homestead Exemption — Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
ExemptBack is private self-help software, not a government service, law firm, or property tax consultant. This guide is general information about Texas law, not legal advice. Your appraisal district decides every application.