Tarrant · Dallas · Johnson · Ellis County · 2025 Rates
Property taxes in Dallas‑Fort Worth aren't one number — they change block by block.
Texas has no state income tax, which is a big part of why buyers relocate here. But that means local property tax rates carry more weight in your monthly payment. Here's exactly what homeowners in Mansfield, Arlington, Fort Worth, Midlothian, Burleson, and Grand Prairie are paying in 2025 — broken down by city, school district, and county.
This is a general overview. Rates, neighborhoods, and market conditions vary by exact address and change over time — always verify current figures for a specific property before making a decision.
Representative combined rate for each city's primary school district. See full county tables below for every city/ISD combination.
Relocating to Texas
No state income tax. Real property tax. Here's the trade-off.
Texas is one of a handful of states with no personal state income tax — property taxes and sales tax fund schools, cities, and counties instead. For most relocating buyers, the math still favors Texas, especially coming from high-income-tax states. But it means your property tax rate is one of the biggest ongoing costs in homeownership here, and it's worth understanding before you shop.
2025 Property Tax Rates by City
Mansfield, Arlington, Fort Worth, Midlothian, Burleson & Grand Prairie
Rates below are the total combined tax per $100 of assessed home value — city, school district, and county — for each city's primary school district. Estimated annual tax is shown for a $400,000 home before any homestead exemption.
Full Breakdown, County by County
City / ISD / County rate tables
Some of our target cities span more than one county line — Mansfield alone touches Tarrant, Johnson, and Ellis counties, and your exact rate depends on which side of the line and which school district your home sits in. Use the tabs below to find your combination.
| City & School District | City | ISD | County | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington – Arlington ISD | 0.6298 | 1.0929 | 0.1862 | 1.2791 |
| Arlington – Mansfield ISD | 0.6390 | 1.1469 | 0.1862 | 1.9721 |
| Fort Worth – Fort Worth ISD | 0.6700 | 1.0291 | 0.1862 | 1.8853 |
| Burleson – Burleson ISD | 0.7218 | 1.2552 | 0.1862 | 2.1632 |
| Mansfield – Mansfield ISD | 0.6390 | 1.1469 | 0.1862 | 1.9721 |
Source: Tarrant Appraisal District (tad.org), 2025 rates. Figures shown per $100 of assessed valuation.
| City & School District | City | ISD | County | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prairie – Arlington ISD | 0.6600 | 1.0929 | 0.2155 | 0.8755 |
| Grand Prairie – Mansfield ISD | 0.6600 | 1.1469 | 0.2155 | 0.8755 |
| Grand Prairie – Grand Prairie ISD | 0.6600 | 1.0627 | 0.2155 | 1.9382 |
Source: Dallas Central Appraisal District (dallascad.org), 2025 rates. Totals as published by DCAD; a small number of ISD-crossover combinations list a lower published total than the sum of components — always confirm your exact combination with the appraisal district.
| City & School District | City | ISD | County | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson – Burleson ISD | 0.7218 | 1.2552 | 0.3393 | 2.3163 |
| Mansfield – Mansfield ISD | 0.6390 | 1.1469 | 0.3393 | 2.1252 |
Source: Johnson County Tax Office (johnsoncountytaxoffice.org), 2025 rates. Also home to Cleburne, Alvarado, Godley, Joshua, Keene, and Venus — outside our core focus area but available on request.
| City & School District | City | ISD | County | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian – Midlothian ISD | 0.6500 | 1.1008 | 0.2740 | 2.0248 |
| Mansfield – Mansfield ISD | 0.6390 | 1.1469 | 0.2740 | 2.0599 |
Source: Ellis County Appraisal District (elliscad.org), 2025 rates. Ellis County also covers Waxahachie, Red Oak, Ennis, and Venus.
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The Math
How your property tax bill actually gets calculated
Every rate on this page is expressed per $100 of assessed value. Multiply your home's appraised value by the combined rate, divide by 100, and subtract any exemptions you qualify for.
- 1 Start with appraised valueYour county appraisal district (TAD, DCAD, Johnson CAD, or Ellis CAD) sets this annually based on market comparables.
- 2 Subtract your exemptionsA homestead exemption on your primary residence, plus over-65 or disability exemptions if they apply, reduce the taxable value before any rate is applied.
- 3 Apply the combined rateCity rate + school district (ISD) rate + county rate, applied per $100 of your taxable value.
- 4 Add any special districtsSome neighborhoods sit inside a Municipal Utility District (MUD) or Public Improvement District (PID) with an additional line-item rate — worth checking before you write an offer.
Lower Your Bill
Exemptions that reduce what you actually owe
The rates on this page apply to your taxable value, not your full appraised value. Exemptions lower that taxable value first — and several buyers qualify for more than one. Here are the main ones available across Tarrant, Dallas, Johnson, and Ellis counties.
Homestead Exemption
Available on any primary residence. Removes a portion of your home's value — most school districts exempt $100,000 — before the tax rate is applied. Not automatic; you file it with your county appraisal district after closing.
Over-65 Exemption
An additional exemption on top of the homestead exemption for homeowners 65 or older, along with a school tax ceiling that can freeze part of your bill from rising further.
Disability Exemption
An added exemption for homeowners with a qualifying disability, similar in structure to the over-65 exemption. Can typically be combined with the standard homestead exemption.
Veteran Exemption
Disabled veterans and, in some cases, surviving spouses can qualify for exemptions ranging from a partial reduction up to a full exemption from property taxes, depending on disability rating.
Not sure which of these you qualify for — or whether they stack? That's worth a quick conversation before you assume your tax bill will look like the estimates above.
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Questions we get from relocating buyers
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