Denton County Property Taxes – Lawsuits - 2021
In Denton County, property taxes have been significantly reduced by $29 M in 2021 alone due to judicial appeals. Between 2014 and 2021, the number of Denton County property tax lawsuits resolved rose from 232 to 474, with the total value of lawsuit settlements increasing by a 292% margin. This represented a jump from $2 B to $11 B in the same seven-year period. The success of these appeal proceedings in 2021 totaled about $1 B, including $565 M for commercial properties, $498 M for apartments, and $311,000 for houses. As more taxpayers become aware of the potential benefits of appealing to the court system, we can expect to see more lawsuits in the future.
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If you are considering appealing the value of your property taxes, you may benefit from continuing your appeal to the judicial level. We can assist you with the process of judicial appeal, including coordinating expert witness reports, legal counsel, and filing fees. You will not have to pay anything unless the property taxes are reduced below the appraisal review board level in the judicial appeal. Enroll in our Property Tax Protection Program™ This can be a great way to get a reduction in your property taxes.
Denton County Appraisal District Property Tax Lawsuit Summary
| DentonCAD 2021 lawsuits filed regarding ARB determinations | Lawsuits |
|---|---|
| # Lawsuits Filed on ARB Values | 474.00 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Houses on ARB Values | 4.00 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Multifamily / Apartments on ARB Values | 150.00 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Commercial on ARB Values | 285.00 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Industrial on ARB Values | 35.00 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Utility on ARB Values | 0 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Oil & Gas on ARB Values | 0 |
| DentonCAD 2021 property value involved in Lawsuits as determined by the ARB | certified property value |
|---|---|
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed | $10,656,040,537 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Single-Family / Houses | $8,039,663 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Multifamily | $5,764,888,149 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Commercial | $3,765,129,742 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Industrial | $1,117,982,983 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Oil & Gas | 0 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for All Other Types | 0 |
| DentonCAD 2021 Appraised value invoved in lawsuits that were resolved | Appraised Value |
|---|---|
| $ Value All Accounts Settled Current Year | $11,302,311,149.00 |
| $ reduction All Accounts Settled Current Year | $1,107,191,251.00 |
| % Reduction All Accounts Settled Current Year | 97.17 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Houses Current Year | $311,000 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Multifamily Current Year | $498,715,010 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Commercial Current Year | $565,645,557 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Industrial Current Year | $42,519,684 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Utility Current Year | 0 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Oil & Gas Current Year | 0 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for All others Current Year | 0 |