Notice of Proposed Tax Rate and Public Hearing

Proposed Tax Rate Information

A public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the 2024 tax year will be held on September 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM at City Hall, Council Chambers, 4000 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088

Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)
Notice of 2024 Proposed Tax Rate (PDF)
Tax Rates and Budget Information (PDF)
Tax Rate Calculation Worksheet (PDF)
Notice of Estimated Taxes

Current Tax Rate Information

The current property tax rate for the 2023 tax year of $0.710400 per $100 assessed valuation was set by the Rowlett City Council on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Of this rate, $0.531341 on each $100 valuation will provide revenue for maintenance and operations of the City government and current expenses thereof, and $0.179059 on each $100 valuation is reserved for the purpose of creating a sinking fund to pay the interest principal on all outstanding bonds of the City, not otherwise provided for.

A public hearing was held prior to the adoption of the tax rate with the following information available:

Notice of 2023 Proposed Tax Rate
Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate
Tax Rates and Budget Information

Compare our City's ad valorem tax rates or exemptions to other cities served by Dallas County by viewing all Dallas County Tax Rates.

Property Tax Exemptions

Listed below are the exemptions and the amount offered by the City of Rowlett. 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.

• Optional Homestead Exemption: You must own and live on the property on January 1 of that year. The Optional one (1%) percent or $5,000.00 is taken off the appraised value (excluding capped value, if any).
• $30,000 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.
• $50,000 Disabled Person Exemption: Persons with disabilities may qualify for this exemption. An account cannot have both the disabled person and over 65 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 or exemptions.

Dallas County Appraisal District, Rockwall Central Appraisal District

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