Dallas County Tax Protest Deadline 2026 (DCAD)

Dallas County tax protest deadline is May 15, 2026, or 30 days after your DCAD notice. File Form 50-132 with Dallas CAD (dcad.org); $29.99 evidence packet.

FAQ

When is the Dallas County tax protest deadline for 2026?

May 15, 2026, or 30 days after Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) mails your Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. Use the mail date printed on the notice and confirm the account on dcad.org.

Where do I file a Dallas County / DCAD property tax protest?

File Comptroller Form 50-132 (Notice of Protest) with Dallas CAD (Dallas Central Appraisal District) at dcad.org. DCAD’s protest workflow is primarily digital (uFile for evidence). Do not file with the Dallas County Tax Office.

Does Protestly file my DCAD protest for me?

No. Protestly generates a comparable sales evidence packet you can upload through DCAD’s system or bring to informal review or the ARB. You remain in control of Form 50-132 and any hearing.

Can I protest both market value and unequal appraisal in Dallas County?

Yes. Texas law allows both grounds on the same protest when supported. Match comps to your Dallas micro-market (Oak Cliff, Lakewood, Uptown, and so on) rather than DFW-wide medians.