Town at a glance — latest available data by source
- Median taxes paid: $4,263 (2024)
- Effective tax rate: 0.69% (2025)
- Median home value: $270,800 (2024)
- Compared to county: Lower
- Recent trend: ↑ 27.0% (2020–2024)
Based on the most recent finalized tax data, Garland homeowners paid relatively lower property taxes compared to the Dallas County average. While home values in the area remain modest. Tax levels have risen steadily since 2020, increasing by roughly 27.0% over 5 years. Home value estimates use the latest available Census data (2024).
Data as of latest available year by source — Tax rates updated through 2025 where available • Sources: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (retrieved 2026-05-13); U.S. Census Bureau (retrieved 2026-05-13); U.S. Census Bureau (retrieved 2026-05-13); U.S. Census Bureau (retrieved 2026-05-13) Methodology
How Garland rates have changed
Historical trend — Garland
Garland (median taxes paid). Planning and comparison only; definitions follow published sources.
Is your Garland assessment accurate?
If your home's assessed value is higher than its current market value, you may be overpaying property taxes. A successful appeal — filed with your county board of taxation — can reduce your assessed value and lower your annual bill.
Contact your local assessor's office or county board of taxation to learn about appeal deadlines and eligibility in your area.
Overview
Effective tax rate for Garland is 0.69% (tax year 2025). Use methodology for how this rate is defined in Texas.
Municipal and school budgets affect what you owe; selecting this municipality in the calculator aligns the estimate with published rates we store for it.
How Garland compares
Comparisons are for planning only and depend on which metrics your state publishes at town level.
- vs Dallas County
Garland is below the county comparison baseline for effective rate, using the latest values in our dataset.
Estimate property taxes
Use the calculator below with your home value. Estimates are for planning only—verify with your local assessor.
Property tax exemptions in Texas affecting Garland
Programs below are state-defined; they may affect taxes in Garland differently than this planning estimate. Use “Exemptions and tax relief” in the calculator when you want to try simplified adjustments we support.
The calculator above can include simplified Texas relief where marked “Included in estimate.” Other programs may lower your actual bill or provide refunds but are not subtracted automatically in this tool.
- Homestead (estimate)
Reduces estimated taxable value by a statewide general homestead amount before applying the selected total tax rate. Does not include optional local exemptions or district-by-district splits.
Included in estimateSimplifiedState-defined - Over 65 / school tax limits
Texas offers additional benefits for qualifying homeowners (including school district tax transfers and limitations). Outcomes depend on your taxing units, prior years, and application — not suitable for a single universal adjustment here.
Not directly includedState-defined - Disabled veteran
Disability rating tiers and exemption amounts vary widely. We do not approximate veteran exemptions in the calculator.
Not directly includedState-defined
Eligibility and amounts vary by property and locality in Texas.
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How to estimate property taxes in Garland
- Enter your home value (or a value you want to stress-test).
- Keep Garland selected in Dallas County so municipal and county rate rules match this place.
- Review annual and monthly estimates, then confirm with local officials if you need an official bill.
Actual taxes depend on assessed or appraised taxable value, exemptions, caps, and published rates for your taxing units. Methodology.
Compare Garland with nearby towns
See how property tax rates in Garland compare to other Dallas County municipalities.
Garland Property Tax FAQ
Common questions about property taxes in Garland, Dallas County
Rates depend on the taxing units that apply to your address (county, city, school districts, etc.). Our calculator uses published rates for Garland where available in our dataset—pick this municipality so the estimate matches that published unit rate. This state’s public data in our tool emphasizes effective rates rather than average tax bills at town level.
Sources
This page provides estimates for planning and comparison only. Actual property tax bills depend on official assessments, exemptions, and local decisions. Data as of latest available year by source — tax rates updated through 2025 where available. Verify with your local assessor.
Texas Comptroller–style taxing-unit rates and other public sources where cited. Methodology.