Welcome to the Tarrant Appraisal District's website.  The purpose of this site is to provide a source of useful information to the general public regarding the Texas property tax system.  It is a goal of the district to provide information responsive to as many of the public's property tax related questions as possible.  I hope that you find the website helpful and informative.  If you are unable to find the answer to your specific question, please e-mail our Webmaster at webmaster@tad.org.

      The district continues to seek new ways to assist taxpayers through this site.  For example, the district is finalizing plans to include short video clips, which explain in detail specific property tax matters such as the benefits of a homestead exemption, how to file a protest, and how to present evidence at an Appraisal Review Board hearing.  Please continue to visit the district's website for new and updated information.

Notices of Appraised Value

      The district is in the process of printing and mailing Notices of Appraised Values.  The purpose of these notices is to inform property owners of the district's opinion of market value of taxable property.  Please be aware that the district values all property in Tarrant County as of January 1, 2009.  (What the property would sell for on that day.)  It is important to read the notice thoroughly and be aware of the deadlines associated with protesting.  If you disagree with the district's opinion of value, there are certain methods available to resolve the disagreement.  First, you can file a formal protest.  By filing a protest, you are entitled to present information and evidence to an independent panel of the Appraisal Review Board.  Otherwise, if you do not wish to file a formal protest, you can contact our office and speak with an appraiser informally to possibly resolve the disagreement.  You should be aware, however, that if you cannot resolve the matter informally, you are required to file a formal protest by the protest deadline stated on your Notice of Appraised Value in order to appear before the Appraisal Review Board to present your case formally.

Information and Evidence

      To expedite the resolution process during an informal meeting with a district appraiser, property owners should be prepared to provide certain documents and evidence to arrive at an accurate opinion of value.  Documentation a property owner should consider providing at an informal meeting may include, but may not be limited to, the following: closing documents of a recent sale, recent property appraisals, income and expense information, rent rolls, recent surveys or plats, fixed asset listings or inventory counts.  Many times the difference between the opinions of value of the district and of the property owner can be resolved by a thorough review of additional information and open communication during an informal meeting.

      In conclusion, the Tarrant Appraisal District is required to appraise all taxable property at market value in an equal and uniform manner.  To achieve these results, the District is committed to open communications between taxpayers and appraisers and to providing a website that enhances transparency and informs the general public of their rights, remedies and responsibilities.