Denton County property tax protest check
Denton Central Appraisal District appraised 280,010 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 268,874 of them with similar homes nearby, and 126,184 of those (46.9%) look high.
This free, independent check uses the appraisal district's own values, not sale prices. Click your home on the map for a report that compares it with 5 similar homes nearby, and see the Playbook if you decide to protest on your own.
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What Denton County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $5.7 billion above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 11,136 homes on the roll (an unusual size or age, or a rural home), so they are not part of the percentage.
Neighborhoods where the most homes look high
- Around McKamy Blvd: 59% of 83 homes we could compare look high
- Around Steinbeck St: 59% of 68 homes we could compare look high
- Around Christi Ln: 59% of 63 homes we could compare look high
- Around Cordova Cir: 58% of 60 homes we could compare look high
- Around Medallion Dr: 58% of 118 homes we could compare look high
These counts cover single-family homes only. Every county has some homes above similar homes and some below, so this is not proof the whole county is over-appraised.
Where Denton County's homes are
No single city has most of the 208,453 homes with a homestead exemption. The largest counts are in Frisco (22,230), Denton (21,671), Flower Mound (18,301) and Carrollton (16,874).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 76227 (18,880), 75068 (14,746) and 76226 (12,707). The roll has homes in 39 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frisco | 27,337 | 47.6% | $675,289 |
| Denton | 30,957 | 47.0% | $334,941 |
| Flower Mound | 21,391 | 48.5% | $584,688 |
| Carrollton | 21,464 | 47.5% | $407,844 |
| Aubrey | 20,626 | 45.6% | $364,000 |
| Little Elm | 21,296 | 45.9% | $399,854 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 46.9%.
Denton County questions
How many Denton County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
126,184 of the 268,874 homes we could compare, or 46.9%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Denton Central Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Denton County homestead?
$454,044 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 208,453 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Denton County appraisal?
The 2026 protest season is closed. The next one starts when 2027 preliminary notices go out, usually in April or May. The deadline is generally May 15, or 30 days after your notice was delivered if that is later. Go by the date printed on your own notice. This page links to the appraisal district's protest page.
Which Denton County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 6 largest cities, Flower Mound is highest: 48.5% of its 21,391 homes we could compare look high. Aubrey is lowest at 45.6% of 20,626. The county as a whole is at 46.9%.
Denton Central Appraisal District
The district's website is www.dentoncad.com. You can look up any account at denton.prodigycad.com. To protest, use Denton Central Appraisal District's protest page. What notice and certified values mean
The numbers on this page come from the appraisal district's 2026 certified roll. We got it through a free public download, and our copy was last updated on July 24, 2026. The map also has the 2026 preliminary, 2025 certified and 2024 certified rolls for Denton County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Denton County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 82,382 protests. 2% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 2% of formal hearings. Together they took $81 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 71% of the protests, and owners can also file on their own for free.
Source: Texas Comptroller Appraisal District Operations Survey (2024), with county-wide figures reported by the appraisal district.
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The fine print
Not legal advice. This page is an educational check built on public appraisal data. It is not affiliated with the Denton Central Appraisal District or the State of Texas, and it does not file anything on your behalf — you are responsible for your own filings and deadlines. The regular spring protest window is closed on the 2026 certified roll. See the full Disclaimer & Terms of Use.
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