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Property taxes in Fort Worth

By Mariela Lovo Ol, REALTOR® · Updated

Property taxes in Fort Worth add up the rates of every taxing unit that covers your address, applied to the appraised value minus exemptions. Because Fort Worth spans many school districts and several counties, totals differ across the city. Here is how the bill is built.

Which taxing units are on a Fort Worth tax bill?

A typical bill includes the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, the school district, the Tarrant County Hospital District (JPS) and Tarrant County College. Some homes also pay a PID assessment.

For tax year 2025, Tarrant County lists these adopted rates per $100 of value. Fort Worth ISD: $1.0291. City of Fort Worth: $0.67. Tarrant County: $0.1862. JPS: $0.165. Tarrant County College: $0.1123. That totals about $2.16 before exemptions.

What changed for tax year 2026?

On September 15, 2026, the City Council adopted $0.70565 per $100 for tax year 2026. The city's notice says the rate will effectively raise taxes by 4.01%.

Other school districts in Fort Worth had different tax year 2025 rates, such as Keller ISD at $1.0852, Northwest ISD at $1.0841, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD at $1.2457 and Crowley ISD at $1.2552. Always ask for the total rate for the exact address.

How does the homestead exemption work in Fort Worth?

School districts must exempt $140,000 of a homestead's value, plus $60,000 more for owners 65 or older or disabled. Any taxing unit may also adopt a local option exemption of up to 20%.

File with the Tarrant Appraisal District, or Denton CAD if your home is in Denton County. The general deadline is before May 1, and there is no fee. Once you have the exemption, the yearly increase in the homestead's appraised value is capped at 10%, plus new improvements.

How do I protest my Fort Worth appraisal?

TAD mails value notices in spring. The protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the notice is mailed, whichever is later.

Bring recent sales of similar homes. Start with the home value tool, and Mariela can pull comparable sales for you.

What are PIDs and MUDs in Fort Worth?

A Public Improvement District adds a yearly assessment. Fort Worth lists active PIDs including Downtown, Park Glen, Heritage, Stockyards, Walsh Ranch/Quail Valley, Rock Creek Ranch and Veale Ranch.

For MUDs and similar districts, Texas Water Code Section 49.452 requires the seller to give you written notice before you sign. Read it and add the amount to your budget in the mortgage calculator. Newer communities are covered on the Fort Worth new construction page.

Common questions

What is the property tax rate in Fort Worth?

For tax year 2025, a home in the City of Fort Worth and Fort Worth ISD faced about $2.16 per $100 of value before exemptions. The city then adopted $0.70565 for tax year 2026, up from $0.67.

Where do I file a homestead exemption in Fort Worth?

File with the Tarrant Appraisal District, or Denton CAD for homes in Denton County. The general deadline is before May 1, and filing is free.

What is the protest deadline in Tarrant County?

It is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later. TAD offers an online protest option.

Which Fort Worth neighborhoods have PIDs?

The city lists active PIDs including Downtown, Park Glen, Heritage, Stockyards, Walsh Ranch/Quail Valley, Rock Creek Ranch and Veale Ranch. Each adds a yearly assessment to the tax bill.

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-24. Descriptions cover places and amenities, not the people who live there. We are committed to the Fair Housing Act.