How North Texas Homeowners Can Lower Their Taxes

By Justin Croft

Justin Croft has a passion for buying and selling residential real estate that is contagious. He is a skilled negotiator and problem solver who thrives on going above and beyond for his clients.

If you own a home in North Texas, now is the time to take action on your property taxes. Deadlines are coming fast, and ignoring them could cost you thousands. Most people either forget or avoid this part of homeownership because it feels complicated or overwhelming. But a few quick steps can save you serious money; this isn’t something you want to put off. Let me walk you through exactly what you need to do.

Step 1: Check your exemptions. Start by visiting your county’s property tax website. Whether you live in Dallas, Collin, or Tarrant County, search for your property and confirm that the right exemptions are in place. The most common ones include the homestead exemption, the over-65 exemption, and the disabled veteran exemption. Without these, your taxes can increase without a cap, and you’ll pay more than you should year after year. A simple check today can prevent higher bills tomorrow.

Step 2: Dispute your property taxes every year. Even if your property value didn’t go up, filing a dispute is still a smart move. This helps lower your home’s taxable baseline, which benefits you in future reassessments. You can file online by uploading documents, meeting with a local appraiser in person, or appearing before the appraisal review board. In my experience, the most effective route has been filing online or directly meeting with an appraiser.

If you decide to hire a company to dispute your property taxes for you, ask about their fee structure. I strongly suggest avoiding any flat-fee services. If they don’t save you money, you still end up paying. I personally prefer using companies that only get paid based on the savings they deliver; it keeps everyone motivated to get results.

Property tax bills can sneak up quickly, and the cost of doing nothing increases quickly. By checking your exemptions and disputing your tax value each year, you can keep more money in your pocket and avoid unnecessary increases. If you need help or want someone to walk you through it, feel free to call or text me at 214-213-7200. You can also send an email to justin@croftrealestategroup.com. Let’s get your property taxes under control before the deadline hits.