An important notice to Carrollton property owners about your 2007 property taxes

In October, annual tax statements will be mailed to you or your mortgage company by Dallas County, not by the city of Carrollton. The city has contracted with the Dallas County Tax Office to handle property tax billing and collections for all city of Carrollton property owners, including those in Dallas, Denton and Collin counties. By outsourcing this service, the city reduces costs by approximately $100,000 per year.

Upon receipt of your tax statement three convenient payment options are available to you:

1. Pay by mail:
   Dallas County Tax Assessor-Collector, P.O. Box 620088 Dallas, Texas 75262-0088
    

2. Pay Online
   You’ll need your 17 digit tax account number.
   Visa and MasterCard credit cards and debit cards and Discover credit cards are accepted.
    

3. Pay in person at any of 10 locations.
   The closest to Carrollton is: Dallas County Tax Office 2436 Valley View Lane, 2436 Valley View Lane (at IH-35, southeast corner) Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Payment by cash or check only. No credit cards accepted.
      
   For more information or other payment locations, please contact the Dallas County Tax Office at 214-653-7811

Payment Deadlines
Taxes become due and payable October 1 and are delinquent if not paid on or before January 31. A penalty is imposed at the rate of 6% on the first day of the month of delinquency and will increase 1% each month thereafter reaching the maximum of 12% by July 1. Interest is imposed at the rate of 1% on the first day of the month of delinquency and will increase 1% each month thereafter. Taxes that remain delinquent on July 1, will incur an additional penalty, not to exceed 20% of the total taxes, penalties and interest due.

Business personal property taxes that remain delinquent on April 1 will also be subject to a possible penalty pursuant to Section 33.11 of the Texas Property Tax Code. That provision allows for an additional penalty of 20% of the total taxes, penalties and interest to defray the costs of collection.

Property Tax Appraisals
Property tax is appraised on January 1st each year. The tax appraisal covers the calendar year. Below are listed some of the topics the appraisal districts control and some general information on each. Visit the appropriate county's appraisal district shown to the left.

Dallas Central Appraisal District
2949 N. Stemmons Freeway Dallas, Texas 75247 214-631-0910

City’s Tax Information
The city of Carrollton’s Council sets the property tax rate along with the budget in September. The tax rate is comprised of two elements, maintenance and operation and debt. The 2007 city tax rate is .617875 per $100 of valuation. Visit 2007 Tax Rates to see rates for other taxing entities in this area.

Property Value
The Central Appraisal Districts value all property within the city of Carrollton for the city taxes. By state law, the property must be re-appraised at least once every three years. If the value on an individual property increases a substantial amount from year to year, the property could be re-appraised more often than the three years.

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Value Protest
The appraisal districts hear all protest on property value. By law there is only a certain time span in which protest may be filed. It is usually in the month on May. If you plan to protest the property value, please contact the appropriate appraisal district to confirm the time frame. The State Comptrollers Office prints a brochure giving information on many areas of the taxpayer’s rights. Obtain these through the appropriate appraisal district.

Exemptions
The appraisal districts approve all exemptions according to Texas Property Tax Code. Exemption forms must be requested through the appraisal district. Some exemptions must be filed each year while others are one time only. Please contact the appropriate appraisal district if you have a question on exemptions.

Listed below are the exemptions and the amount offered by the City of Carrollton. The exemptions must be filed with the appropriate Appraisal District. If the exemptions listed below are filed by May 1, the exemption will show on the original tax statement. If not, a supplemental bill will be mailed showing the adjustment, when it is received from the appraisal district.

Twenty percent (20%) Homestead Exemption: You must own and live on the property on January 1 of that year. The twenty percent is taken off the appraised value (excluding capped value, if any).

$60,000 Over 65 Exemption: This exemption is pro-rated if you turn 65 after January 1. This exemption amount is subtracted after the homestead exemption. This exemption can only be used on the homestead property.

$60,000 Disabled Person Exemption: An account cannot have the disabled person and over 65 exemption. The person applying for this exemption must be disabled with social security. This exemption can only be used on the homestead property.

Disabled Veterans Exemption: This exemption is calculated by the percentage of disability with the Veteran’s Organization. If you need the percentage amount, call the applicable Appraisal District. This is the only exemption that doesn’t have to be applied to the homestead property. The taxpayer can attach this exemption to any property they own.

Ownership or Mailing Address Changes
If there is an ownership or mailing address change, please write your applicable Appraisal District.

Property Tax on Lease Vehicles
All lease vehicles for lessees residing in the City of Carrollton are taxable. The property tax is assessed to the leasing company based on the lessee's residence as of January 1. To view a list of FAQs regarding lease vehicles click here.

Miscellaneous Revenues Collected
The city’s Miscellaneous Revenue Collections Office is responsible for billing and collections of various sources. Payments for item listed below can be paid with cash, check, money order or credit card. Questions or information on any of the following can be answered by calling the appropriate number listed below:

Ambulance Service: For information regarding the city’s ambulance service charges, please call 972-466-4746.

False Alarms: For information regarding false alarm charges, please call 972-466-3120.

Mowing and Clean-up Liens: For information please call 972-466-3120. Billed mowing and clean-up charges not collected are filed as a labor lien on the property. When the charge is paid, a release of lien request is prepared and given to the person making the payment for them to file with county.

Hotel/Motel Tax: For information please call 972-466-4746. The hotel/motel fee represents seven percent (7%) of the gross income and is paid to the city on a quarterly basis. This payment is due by the last day of the month following the end of each quarter.

Solid Waste Franchise Fees: For information, please call 972-466-4746. This charge is for road use by waste collection trucks in the city of Carrollton. There is an annual application fee of $50. Also, a quarterly payment of 5% of the gross revenue for waste collection in Carrollton is required. This payment is due by the last day of the month following the end of each quarter.

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