What is the Ohio property tax assessment ratio?

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market (true) value statewide, under Ohio Revised Code §5713.03. Your county auditor must use this ratio when calculating your tax bill.

How much is the Ohio Homestead Reduction in 2026?

For tax year 2026, the general Homestead Reduction shields $29,000 of market value for qualifying owners age 65+, totally disabled, or surviving spouses age 59+ with Ohio Adjusted Gross Income under $41,000. The enhanced amount for 100% disabled veterans and surviving spouses of public-safety officers killed in the line of duty is $58,000 with no income limit. File DTE Form 105A with your county auditor.

When is the Ohio Board of Revision deadline?

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision (BOR) complaint deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year, per ORC §5715.19. Complaints are filed using DTE Form 1 with your county auditor at no cost. Late filings are rejected except in very narrow clerical-error circumstances.

How much is the Ohio real property conveyance fee?

Ohio's conveyance fee has two parts: a mandatory $1.00 per $1,000 state fee (ORC §319.54(F)(3)) and a permissive county levy of up to $3.00 per $1,000 (ORC §322.02). Most Ohio counties charge the full $4.00 per $1,000. A separate $0.50 transfer fee applies per parcel. Filed using DTE Form 100 at the auditor's office at closing.

Who qualifies for Ohio's CAUV agricultural tax break?

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) program lets actively farmed land be taxed on its agricultural value rather than its market value. Eligibility requires 10+ acres devoted exclusively to commercial agriculture, or smaller parcels with $2,500+ in gross annual income from agriculture. Apply using DTE Form 109 and renew annually with DTE 109A. Removing land from CAUV triggers recoupment of three years of saved taxes under ORC §5713.34.

Denton County Tax Assessment Search & Property Records

Denton County, Texas · DCAD · Tax Records · GIS · Deeds · 2026

Search the Parcel, Decode the Value, Finish the Tax Task

Denton County property information is split across more than one system. Use Denton Central Appraisal District for appraisal values, exemptions, parcel details and protests; use the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector for tax balances and payments; and use the County Clerk when you need the recorded deed or another official land instrument.

This guide shows what to enter after each official portal opens, which identifiers to save, how to read market and taxable values, how to use the 2026 parcel map, why an address search can fail, where to check exemptions and protests, and how to move from an appraisal record to a tax bill or recorded deed without starting over.

Start the property search DCAD search steps Tax bill & payment records

Do not use one Denton County portal for every property question. DCAD does not collect your property-tax payment, the Tax Office does not decide your market value or protest, and the appraisal owner name is not a substitute for the recorded deed. Choosing the correct office first prevents most unnecessary calls and duplicate searches.

Quick answer: which Denton County search should you use?

If you want a property’s appraisal value, exemptions, legal description, parcel details or appraisal history, begin with the current Denton Central Appraisal District public portal. If you need the tax amount, paid/unpaid status, tax statement or payment, use Denton County’s Tax Office search. If you need legal ownership, deed history or another recorded instrument, search the County Clerk’s real-property records.

1 Find the parcel Search DCAD by the strongest identifier you have.

2 Verify the record Match situs address, legal description and owner clues.

3 Save IDs Record the DCAD Property ID/GeoID and tax account number.

4 Route the next task Value → DCAD. Tax → Tax Office. Deed → County Clerk.

Appraisal date Generally Jan. 1 market value

DCAD phone 940-349-3800

Tax Office phone 940-349-3500

Tax due date Usually Jan. 31

Delinquent Generally Feb. 1

Tax certificate $10 per certificate

2026 GIS Aerial + historic parcels available

Deed records Denton County Clerk

Protest office DCAD / ARB

Payment office Tax Assessor-Collector

Open current DCAD public portal Search Denton County taxes Open DCAD parcel map

Jump to the task you need

Each section includes the after-click steps, not just the official link.

Office routing

Know which Denton County office owns your question

DCAD Value
Exemptions
Protests
Parcel data

TAX OFFICE Bill
Balance
Payment
Tax certificate

CLERK Deeds
Liens
Plats
Recorded instruments

GIS Parcel map
Aerials
Historic parcels
Location check

SURVEY/TITLE Legal boundary
Title opinion
Encumbrances
Closing

Denton County property question → correct office
Your question	Use	Do this after opening
What is the property’s appraised value?	Denton Central Appraisal District	Search parcel → open property record → review current-year values.
Is a homestead exemption on the account?	DCAD	Open property record → review exemption field → use current exemption filing route if missing.
I disagree with the value.	DCAD / Appraisal Review Board	Open current property → confirm notice/protest status → use current protest process.
How much tax do I owe?	Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector	Search tax account → choose current tax year → review amount due and payment status.
Who legally owns the property?	Denton County Clerk	Search recorded deeds by grantor/grantee, document number or property-related criteria.
Where is the parcel on a map?	DCAD Property Map	Search account/address/owner → inspect parcel, aerial and historic layers.
Where is the exact legal boundary?	Recorded plat/deed + licensed survey	Use GIS as reference only; do not measure a legal boundary from the tax map.

Fastest routing rule: if the dispute is about value, contact DCAD. If the problem is how much tax is due or whether it was paid, contact the Tax Office. If the problem is legal ownership, use the County Clerk’s recorded documents.

Current DCAD portal

Search Denton CAD property records without getting stuck on an old portal

Portal update: older Denton appraisal PDFs and search results can still reference the previous TrueAutomation/PropAccess system. The current public-facing DCAD property system is on the Denton True Prodigy portal. Use the current DCAD website or current Prodigy address rather than bookmarking an old search screen.

Open the current DCAD public portal Use the link below. If a saved bookmark points to an older TrueAutomation/PropAccess page, return to the DCAD home page and reopen the current public portal.

Start with the strongest identifier available A Property ID/account identifier is usually more precise than a name. If you do not have it, use the property address or owner-related search options available in the portal.

Keep the address search simple Start with the street number and core street name. If a full formatted address fails, remove apartment/unit information, directional wording or unnecessary punctuation and broaden the search.

Open the result that matches the physical property Compare the situs address, legal description, owner/mailing clues and property type. Do not select a parcel only because the owner surname matches.

Confirm the tax year Make sure you are looking at the correct appraisal year before comparing a notice, closing statement or tax bill.

Save the record identifiers Record the Property ID/PID, GeoID if displayed, legal description and current taxing-unit list. These make later Tax Office, map and protest searches faster.

Choose the next task Value/exemption/protest stays with DCAD. Tax balance/payment moves to Denton County Tax. Deed/title moves to the County Clerk.

Open Denton DCAD public portal Open DCAD official website

Local Denton tip: cities such as Frisco, Carrollton, Prosper and other fast-growth areas can cross county boundaries. A mailing city does not prove which appraisal district controls the parcel. Confirm the parcel’s actual county, legal description and taxing units before assuming a same-city property belongs in DCAD.

Search troubleshooting

If the Denton property does not appear, change the search—not the conclusion

Full address returns nothing Search with only street number + base street name. Remove unit, ZIP, directional suffix or punctuation.

New construction Try the land parcel, subdivision/lot clues, owner name or map. Improvement records can lag the earliest construction activity.

Recent deed transfer Search the prior owner and verify the recorded deed separately. Appraisal ownership display may not update the same day the deed records.

New parcel split or combination Use DCAD’s historic parcel layer and legal description. Old and new identifiers can coexist during transition periods.

Owner-name mismatch Try surname/business name rather than an exact full legal name. Trusts, LLCs and estate names often differ from the occupant’s name.

Property near county line Confirm whether the parcel is actually in Denton, Collin, Dallas, Tarrant, Wise, Cooke or Grayson appraisal territory.

Manufactured or special property Search the relevant personal/real property record rather than assuming every account behaves like a standard subdivision lot.

Portal still cannot locate it Call DCAD with the street address, legal description, owner name and any old account/Property ID you have.

DCAD property-search call script “I am trying to locate a parcel in Denton County. The property address is [address], the owner or prior owner is [name], and the legal description/account number I have is [details]. Can you confirm the current Property ID and whether this parcel was split, combined or renumbered?”

Record decoder

Know what each DCAD property-record field actually tells you

Common appraisal-record fields
Field	What it means	How to use it
Property ID / PID	DCAD identifier for the appraisal account/property record.	Save it for future appraisal, map and office calls.
GeoID	Geographic/legal account coding used to associate the property with mapped/legal data.	Useful when address or ownership changed.
Owner	Owner information reflected in appraisal records.	Good search clue, but not final legal-title proof.
Mailing address	Address used for appraisal correspondence.	Do not confuse it with the property’s physical location.
Situs	Physical property location.	Primary check that you opened the intended parcel.
Legal description	Lot/block/tract/subdivision or acreage description used to identify land.	Critical when addresses changed or a parcel was split.
Land value	Appraised component allocated to land.	Compare separately from improvement value.
Improvement value	Appraised component associated with buildings/other taxable improvements.	Useful when reviewing construction, condition or characteristics.
Market value	Appraisal district’s estimate of market value under Texas appraisal rules.	This is not automatically the same as taxable value.
Exemptions	Qualifying exemptions recorded on the account.	Verify homestead, age 65+, disabled, veteran or other applicable relief.
Taxing units	County, city, school district and special units associated with the parcel.	These units determine which tax rates and exemptions apply.

Owner name ≠ deed proof. Appraisal ownership is maintained for tax administration. If a sale, inheritance, divorce, trust transfer or title dispute matters legally, verify the recorded instrument with the Denton County Clerk and obtain professional title/survey help when appropriate.

Value calculation

Market value, appraised value and taxable value are not interchangeable

Texas generally starts with Jan. 1 market value

Texas taxable property is generally appraised at market value as of January 1. The amount actually taxed by a particular taxing unit can differ because exemptions, homestead appraisal limitations, special appraisal and other statutory adjustments can apply.

That is why a DCAD market value should not be multiplied blindly by a tax rate to recreate the bill without first checking the applicable taxable value for each taxing unit.

Market value

What DCAD estimates the property would bring under the applicable Texas market-value standard.

Appraised value

Value used after applicable appraisal limitations or special valuation rules are considered.

Taxable value

Value remaining for a particular taxing unit after exemptions or other applicable adjustments.

Buyer comparison tip: two neighboring homes with similar market values can have different taxable values because exemptions, ownership history, homestead caps or special circumstances differ. Compare market value separately from taxable value.

2026 map & aerials

Use the DCAD map to confirm the parcel before relying on the numbers

The current DCAD Property Map lets users locate property with account information, address or owner-name clues and inspect the mapped parcel. The current map release includes 2026 aerial photography and 2026 historic parcel data, which is particularly useful in Denton County’s rapidly developing subdivisions and parcel-split areas.

Open the DCAD Property Map Use it after finding the appraisal record, especially when you have a Property ID or exact situs address.

Search by account, property address or owner clue Pick the match that falls at the expected physical location.

Click or select the parcel Compare the map’s parcel data with the Property ID/legal description from the appraisal record.

Turn to the 2026 aerial context Use imagery to understand improvements, roads, lots and development context—not to determine legal ownership.

Use historic parcels for split/merge questions If a new lot or subdivision does not match an older deed/account, historic parcel information can explain the identifier change.

GIS is not a boundary survey. Parcel lines on an appraisal/GIS map are useful for tax-record identification and spatial reference. They should not be used to settle a fence, easement, encroachment or legal-boundary dispute.

Open DCAD Property Map

2026 exemptions

Check the exemptions before deciding the tax record is wrong

For a qualifying Texas residence homestead, the school-district general residence-homestead exemption is currently $140,000. Additional school-district relief applies to qualifying homeowners age 65 or older or disabled, and local units may offer additional optional exemptions. Eligibility—not merely occupancy—controls whether an exemption belongs on the account.

Common Denton property-tax exemption checks
Exemption	What to verify	Where to act
Residence Homestead	Property is your qualifying principal residence and ownership/occupancy requirements are met.	DCAD exemption process / Texas Form 50-114 as applicable.
Age 65 or Older	Qualifying owner age and residence-homestead eligibility.	DCAD; check whether supporting documentation is required.
Disabled Person	Qualifying disability under Texas property-tax rules.	DCAD.
Disabled Veteran	VA disability rating/qualifying status and property requirements.	DCAD; use current disabled-veteran exemption form/instructions.
Local optional relief	Whether each city/county/special unit offers an optional exemption.	Review taxing-unit exemption details on the appraisal/tax record.

What to do after opening the exemption portal

Locate the correct property account Confirm Property ID, owner and situs before beginning an application.

Select the exemption that matches your eligibility Do not stack exemptions simply because they appear in the portal; requirements differ.

Read the current filing instructions Confirm required identification, ownership documentation and any supporting veteran/disability records.

Submit through the current DCAD method Save the confirmation or a copy of the completed form.

Return to the property record later Confirm the exemption actually appears before relying on a projected tax amount.

Missed the normal spring filing period? Texas law allows certain residence-homestead applications to be filed late within a statutory window. Do not assume a missed April deadline permanently eliminates every homestead claim; ask DCAD which late-filing rule applies to your situation.

Open DCAD exemption portal Read Texas exemption rules

2026 appraisal protest

For 2026 value disputes, the normal spring deadline has already passed

Texas appraisal protests are generally due by May 15 or within the applicable period after the notice of appraised value, whichever deadline controls. Because this guide is being reviewed in late August 2026, the ordinary 2026 protest window has passed for most accounts.

Spring 2026 Notices mailed

Review market value, exemptions, property characteristics and ownership information.

May 2026 Normal protest period

Most ordinary value protests were due during the statutory spring window.

August 2026 Check limited remedies

Late remedies depend on the reason, timing and statutory authority.

If you are discovering a problem now

You never received a required notice Ask DCAD which late-protest or notice-related remedy may still apply. Do not assume the ordinary deadline is the only possible remedy.

Clerical/property-record error Ask whether a Texas Tax Code correction procedure, including an applicable Section 25.25 remedy, fits the issue.

Ownership/exemption problem These may have procedures separate from an ordinary market-value protest. Explain the exact error to DCAD.

You simply think the value is too high Ask whether any late protest is still legally available. If not, preserve evidence for the next appraisal cycle.

Evidence that is more useful than “my tax is too high”

Recent arm’s-length closing statement

Independent appraisal with relevant valuation date

Comparable sales adjusted for meaningful differences

Date-stamped condition photos

Repair estimates for material deficiencies

Incorrect square footage/property characteristics

Flood/access/location factors supported by evidence

DCAD evidence packet reviewed before hearing

Protest the appraisal—not the tax rate. DCAD/ARB handles appraisal-related protests. Taxing units adopt tax rates separately. A high final tax bill can result from value, taxable value, exemptions, tax rates or a combination of those factors.

Check current DCAD account/protest options Texas protest rights

Tax bill & payment search

Use the Denton County tax search differently from the DCAD appraisal search

Once you know the parcel, move to Denton County’s Tax Assessor-Collector system for amounts due, tax-payment status and tax-account information. The tax portal offers several search types, and each behaves differently.

Denton County Tax search fields and exact format
Search type	What to enter	Denton-specific tip
Account Number	Tax account number from the tax statement, if known.	This is usually the fastest, most precise option.
Owner Name	Last name, space, first name or initial.	Example format: DOE JOHN or DOE J.
Owner Address	Owner’s mailing-address street number + street name.	This is not necessarily the physical property address.
Property Location	Physical property’s street number + street name.	Do not enter street type or direction. Example: 100 WEATHERFORD rather than 100 W WEATHERFORD DR.
Account Type	Use the applicable account-type filter.	Remove unnecessary filters if a known account does not appear.
Pay Status	Both, Paid or Unpaid.	Use Both first if you are investigating payment history.
Inactive Accounts	Include inactive if researching old/split/closed accounts.	Useful after parcel renumbering or historical ownership changes.

Open the official Denton County tax search Use the county taxweb system—not an appraisal-site payment link found through a third-party directory.

Use Account Number when available If your statement has the tax account number, use that before owner/address searching.

If searching by address, follow the portal’s formatting rule For Property Location, enter street number + street name and omit street type/direction.

Open the correct account Match owner/property location/legal clues before reviewing balances.

Select the relevant tax year Do not confuse a prior-year balance with current-year projected or proposed taxes.

Check paid/unpaid status and amount due Review whether payments, penalties or other balances are shown.

Use the payment option only after confirming the account Denton County advertises free E-CHECK for online property-tax payments; verify current payment options and any card fees on the live payment screen.

Denton search trick that prevents many “no result” errors: when using Property Location, leave out street types such as Ave, Ln or Dr and leave out directional wording. The county’s own search instructions specifically tell users to enter only the street number and street name.

Search Denton County property taxes Tax Office online services

2026 tax-year timing

Do not treat a proposed 2026 rate as the final tax bill

Texas property-tax bills are generally due on receipt and, in most cases, must be paid by January 31 to avoid delinquency on February 1. For the 2026 tax year, that generally means payment by January 31, 2027, with delinquency beginning February 1, 2027, unless a statutory exception or later printed delinquency date applies.

Jan. 1, 2026 Valuation date

Texas appraisal generally measures market value as of January 1.

Aug.–Fall 2026 Rates & bills develop

Taxing units adopt rates and tax-bill information becomes final.

Jan. 31, 2027 General payment deadline

Most 2026 taxes must be paid by this date to avoid Feb. 1 delinquency.

2026 Truth-in-Taxation warning: during the rate-adoption season, a Denton County Truth-in-Taxation table can display proposed/no-new-revenue/voter-approval calculations while an adopted-rate field is not yet final. A temporary zero or blank adopted-rate value does not mean the property has zero tax.

Late tax bill exception: when a tax bill is mailed late enough that the normal deadline cannot apply, Texas law can postpone delinquency. Always use the delinquency date printed on the actual account/bill when it differs from the general calendar.

Review Denton Truth-in-Taxation data Texas payment rules

Certified tax status

Need more than a website screenshot? Request a Denton tax certificate

A tax certificate is useful when a transaction, lender, title company or other formal process needs certified information about taxes on a specific property account. Denton County currently lists the tax-certificate fee as $10 per certificate.

Denton County tax-certificate preparation checklist
Requirement	What to prepare
Fee	$10 per tax certificate under the current county instructions.
Account	Current-year property account number.
Property	Legal description.
Owner	Current property owner information.
Recent payment	Allow at least 10 business days after taxes are paid before requesting the certificate.
Old/suit taxes	Prior-year or suit information can delay completion.

Mailing route: Denton County Tax Assessor/Collector, Attn: Tax Certificates, P.O. Box 90223, Denton, TX 76202. In-person requests can be routed through the main Denton tax office at 1505 E McKinney St.

Read current tax-certificate instructions

Deeds & legal ownership

Use the County Clerk when the appraisal owner name is not enough

Denton County’s Recording Division maintains the county’s real-property records. Use recorded documents when you need to verify a deed transfer, grantor/grantee history, lien, plat or other recorded instrument rather than relying solely on DCAD’s administrative owner display.

Open the Denton County real-property records search Start from the County Clerk/Recording Division or the county’s official records-search provider.

Choose Quick or Advanced Search Use a known document number for the fastest exact lookup; otherwise search grantor/grantee names, subdivision or document type/date range.

Use both sides of a deed search A seller commonly appears as grantor and buyer as grantee. Search spelling/name variations when an exact name misses the record.

Open the instrument details Compare recording date, document number, parties, subdivision/legal clues and instrument type.

Do not infer title quality from one deed A deed search does not automatically identify every lien, easement, restriction, probate issue or title defect.

Recording Division

1450 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209

Real Property: 940-349-2010

Regular business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Property Alert

Denton County also provides a free real-property alert service that can notify a registrant when a document matching selected name information is recorded.

This can help monitor recording activity, but it does not block a filing or replace title insurance.

Open Recording Division Search recorded property documents Register for Property Alert

Buyer / owner due diligence

Use all three record systems before making a high-stakes property decision

DCAD Confirm parcel, value, characteristics, exemptions and taxing units.

GIS Confirm physical parcel location and development context.

TAX Check current/prior balances and payment status.

CLERK Review recorded deed and relevant instruments.

VERIFY Use survey/title/professional review where legal accuracy matters.

Situs matches property you are evaluating

Legal description matches deed/contract

Current-year value checked

Land/improvement values reviewed separately

Homestead/exemptions verified

Taxing units reviewed

Current and prior taxes checked

Parcel split/merge history considered

Recorded deed reviewed

Survey/title records used for legal boundaries/title

For buyers: the seller’s homestead exemption, capped appraised value or tax bill does not guarantee your future taxable value or tax amount after ownership changes. Use current appraisal data as a starting point—not as a promise of the next owner’s taxes.

Office contacts

Denton property-record contacts worth saving

Primary Denton County property offices
Office	Address / phone	Call about
Denton Central Appraisal District	3911 Morse St, Denton, TX 76208 940-349-3800 info@dentoncad.com	Appraised value, exemptions, parcel data, protest/account questions.
Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector	1505 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209 940-349-3500	Tax bills, balances, payment, statements and certificates.
County Clerk – Recording Division	1450 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209 940-349-2010	Deeds and recorded real-property instruments.
Denton County GIS	701 Kimberly Dr, Suite A285, Denton, TX 76208 940-349-4590	County GIS datasets such as political/municipal/floodplain and road mapping.

Tax Office branch locations

Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector service locations
Location	Address
Denton	1505 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209
Carrollton	1029 W Rosemeade Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75007
Cross Roads	1400 FM 424, Cross Roads, TX 76227
Flower Mound	6200 Canyon Falls Dr, Suite 600, Flower Mound, TX 76226
Frisco	5533 FM 423, Suite 401, Frisco, TX 75036
Lewisville	400 N Valley Pkwy, Suite 1044, Lewisville, TX 75067

Current general Tax Office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Verify hours before a special trip because holidays, service cutoffs or temporary office conditions can change availability.

Denton property glossary

Terms that prevent expensive misunderstandings

Denton County appraisal and tax terminology
Term	Plain-English meaning
Appraisal District / DCAD	Local appraisal authority responsible for valuing property for ad valorem tax purposes and administering appraisal-related exemptions/protests.
Market Value	Appraisal district’s value under the Texas market-value standard, generally measured as of January 1.
Appraised Value	Value after applicable statutory appraisal limitations or special appraisal rules are considered.
Taxable Value	Value a taxing unit uses after applicable exemptions/adjustments.
Property ID / PID	DCAD identifier for a particular appraisal property/account record.
GeoID	Geographic/legal identifier associated with the parcel/account.
Situs Address	Physical location of the property, which can differ from the owner’s mailing address.
Legal Description	Lot/block/tract/subdivision or acreage description used to identify real property.
ARB	Appraisal Review Board, which hears qualifying protests and certain appraisal disputes.
Truth in Taxation	Texas transparency process showing tax-rate calculations and information before/around taxing-unit rate adoption.
Tax Certificate	Certified tax-status document issued for a property/account under the county’s current certificate process.

Related CountyAuditors.org guides

Continue only if you need a broader Texas route

Texas county property-record routing

Use the statewide guide when you need to compare appraisal districts, county tax offices and recording offices outside Denton County.

Texas County Property Records & Tax Search

County office directory

Use the directory if the property is outside Denton County or you need to identify the responsible county-level office.

County Auditor Directory

10 Denton-specific answers

Denton County tax assessment and property-record FAQs

How do I search Denton County tax assessment records?

Use the current Denton Central Appraisal District public portal. Search with a Property ID/account identifier when available; otherwise use the property address or owner information. Open the matching parcel, verify the situs and legal description, then save the Property ID before moving to tax, GIS or protest tasks.

What is the official Denton CAD property search website?

Denton Central Appraisal District’s current public-facing property portal is hosted at denton.prodigycad.com. Older search results may still reference the previous TrueAutomation/PropAccess interface, so reaching the search through DentonCAD.com is a good way to avoid a stale bookmark.

Why can’t I find a Denton County property by address?

Start with fewer address elements and remove unit numbers, directional wording or unnecessary formatting. For the separate Denton County Tax Office Property Location search, the county specifically instructs users to enter the street number and street name without street type or direction. New construction, parcel splits, ownership changes and county-line locations can also cause mismatches.

What is the difference between market value, appraised value and taxable value?

Market value is the appraisal district’s market-value estimate. Appraised value can reflect applicable statutory appraisal limits or special appraisal. Taxable value is the amount remaining for a particular taxing unit after applicable exemptions and adjustments. A tax bill is not calculated from market value alone in every case.

Does Denton Central Appraisal District collect property taxes?

No. DCAD determines appraisal-related values and administers appraisal functions such as exemptions and protests. Denton County’s Tax Assessor-Collector handles tax bills, balances and property-tax payments.

When are 2026 Denton County property taxes due?

Texas property taxes are generally due by January 31 following the tax year and become delinquent February 1. For the 2026 tax year, that generally means payment by January 31, 2027, with delinquency beginning February 1, 2027, unless the actual bill provides a later statutory delinquency date.

Can I still protest a 2026 Denton County appraisal after May 15?

The normal 2026 spring protest deadline has passed for most properties by late August 2026. Some limited late protests or correction procedures can exist for issues such as failure to receive required notice, certain clerical/property-record errors or other circumstances authorized by Texas law. Contact DCAD with the exact issue rather than assuming a late market-value protest is automatically available.

What is the Texas school homestead exemption for 2026?

The current statewide school-district general residence-homestead exemption is $140,000 for a qualifying residence homestead. Additional relief can apply to qualifying owners age 65 or older or disabled, and local taxing units can offer additional optional exemptions.

Where do I search Denton County deeds and ownership records?

Use the Denton County Clerk’s real-property recording search. Search by grantor/grantee name, document number or other available criteria. The DCAD owner field is useful for tax administration but should not replace the recorded deed when legal ownership matters.

Is the DCAD property map a legal survey?

No. The DCAD parcel map is useful for appraisal-record identification, aerial context and parcel-history research, but mapped parcel lines should not be used to resolve a legal boundary, easement, fence or encroachment dispute. Use recorded plats/deeds and a licensed survey when boundary accuracy matters.

Information reviewed August 29, 2026: this guide was refreshed against the current Denton Central Appraisal District public portal and property map; Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector search/payment instructions, office contacts and tax-certificate guidance; Denton County Clerk recording resources; and current Texas Comptroller guidance on market-value appraisal, exemptions, protests and property-tax payment timing.

Independent Guide — Legal, Tax & Accuracy Disclaimer: CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational website. It is not Denton Central Appraisal District, Denton County, the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector, Denton County Clerk, an Appraisal Review Board, the Texas Comptroller, a title company or a surveying firm. Property values, exemption status, tax rates, account balances, protest rights, parcel boundaries, ownership records and office procedures can change. Always verify live account information and deadlines with the public office responsible for the task. Appraisal/GIS maps are not legal surveys, and appraisal ownership information is not a substitute for a recorded deed or professional title review.

Khushboo Bobade

Khushboo Bobade is the editor and digital publisher of CountyAuditors.org. She oversees the research and editorial process for the website, ensuring that information about county auditor offices, property records, and government resources is accurate, verified, and easy for visitors to understand.

Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

Applies Ohio's 35% assessment ratio plus your county's effective millage tier — the actual math your auditor uses.

County tier

Your effective rate (%)

Market (appraised) value ($)

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Exemption type

Home market value ($)

County effective rate (%)

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Current annual property tax ($)

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Sale / consideration price ($)

County fee rate

Number of parcels

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Market value of farmland ($)

CAUV value (from auditor) ($)

County effective rate (%)

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Convert from

Value

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

Parcel / APN / PIN

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Taxable value (from tax bill) ($)

Likely market value ($)

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Current annual tax ($)

Likely value reduction

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Filing deadline (default March 31)

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Ohio Dept. of Taxation — Real Property DTE Forms (105A, 105C, 1, 109) ORC 5715 — Board of Revision ORC 5713 — Taxable Real Property ORC 322.02 — Conveyance Fee ORC 319.54(F)(3) — State Fee ORC 5713.30 — CAUV tax.ohio.gov — Main Portal

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.

Search the Parcel, Decode the Value, Finish the Tax Task

Quick answer: which Denton County search should you use?

Jump to the task you need

Know which Denton County office owns your question

Search Denton CAD property records without getting stuck on an old portal

If the Denton property does not appear, change the search—not the conclusion

Know what each DCAD property-record field actually tells you

Market value, appraised value and taxable value are not interchangeable

Texas generally starts with Jan. 1 market value

Use the DCAD map to confirm the parcel before relying on the numbers

Check the exemptions before deciding the tax record is wrong

What to do after opening the exemption portal

For 2026 value disputes, the normal spring deadline has already passed

If you are discovering a problem now

Evidence that is more useful than “my tax is too high”

Use the Denton County tax search differently from the DCAD appraisal search

Do not treat a proposed 2026 rate as the final tax bill

Need more than a website screenshot? Request a Denton tax certificate

Use the County Clerk when the appraisal owner name is not enough

Use all three record systems before making a high-stakes property decision

Denton property-record contacts worth saving

Tax Office branch locations

Terms that prevent expensive misunderstandings

Continue only if you need a broader Texas route

Denton County tax assessment and property-record FAQs

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

Homestead Reduction Calculator

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

Conveyance Fee Calculator

CAUV Agricultural Savings

Mill Rate Converter

Parcel Number Cleaner

35% Ratio Sanity Check

BOR Appeal Savings

BOR Deadline Countdown

Verify with the official Ohio source

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