$223 MM Saved in Property Taxes Thanks to Dallas County Lawsuits
Only the most prestigious properties find themselves subject to judicial appeals. Mansions, commercial properties, and multi family homes are all some of the most valuable things in the United States, and if informal and formal appeals cannot get a fair shake on their property taxes, these lawsuits might. 3501 lawsuits in 2024 contested $103.74 billion in value, reducing taxes by $223.05 million. Join O’Connor’s Property Tax Protection Program™ today and get set for your judicial appeal. O’Connor will put together the perfect team of attorneys, experts, and witnesses, while also paying all fees. You only pay from your tax savings if you win.
Judicial Appeals by Property Type Dallas CountySource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||
| Total Number of lawsuits | 1,182 | 1,355 | 1,608 | 1,437 | 1,938 | 1,826 | 2,162 | 2,027 | 2,643 | 3,131 | 3,501 | |
| Single Family Residential | 107 | 124 | 142 | 139 | 314 | 208 | 175 | 148 | 195 | 281 | 336 | |
| Multi Family Residential | 307 | 332 | 402 | 452 | 546 | 526 | 841 | 752 | 891 | 1,075 | 1,120 | |
| Commercial real and personal property | 678 | 732 | 865 | 765 | 896 | 978 | 1,027 | 1,075 | 1,243 | 1,407 | 1,663 | |
| All Other | 90 | 167 | 199 | 81 | 182 | 114 | 119 | 52 | 314 | 368 | 382 | |
Texas property owners should protest annually since You can’t evaluate the strength of your appeal until you obtain the hearing evidence file. You have to protest to obtain the hearing evidence file (available free upon request via U.S. mail).
Dallas County Judicial Appeals of ARB Hearing
When high-dollar property is taxed to an unreasonable degree, and informal hearings and formal appeals do not work, the only alternative is a judicial appeal. These lawsuits are intended for premier property in Dallas County, where millions or billions are on the line. From huge commercial real estate to apartment buildings that hold hundreds of families, judicial appeals are tailor-made to get the best property tax cuts possible.
Taking on the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) in district court is no mean feat. This process needs to be perfect, and O’Connor can be your partner through all of it. O’Connor is an elite property tax consulting firm that is also one of the biggest in the United States. Lawsuits can be coordinated by O’Connor, so expert attorneys, witnesses, and specialists can be assembled for your team. O’Connor pays all filing fees, legal fees, and witness fees. You only pay from your tax savings if you win the case.
DCAD Judicial Appeals Filed by Property Type
3501 total lawsuits were filed in the county in 2024, the highest ever seen in the county. As these lawsuits are crafted for the most expensive properties in the state, it is not shocking that the majority of the filings were for commercial properties. 1663 commercial properties were appealed in 2024, making up the biggest portion of the total. Multi family homes came in a close second, with 1120, 336 single family homes were also appealed, a representation of some of the most expensive houses in the state.
Value Involved in Judicial Appeals - Dallas CountySource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||
| Value of All Judicial Appeals | 21.203 | 22.407 | 28.524 | 31.535 | 38.274 | 41.002 | 42.611 | 48.132 | 70.382 | 89.697 | 103.743 | |
| Single Family Res | 0.349 | 0.362 | 0.361 | 0.551 | 1.127 | 1.114 | 1.115 | 1.168 | 1.025 | 1.235 | 2.024 | |
| Multi Family Res | 5.844 | 6.693 | 9.063 | 12.147 | 13.165 | 15.069 | 15.069 | 20.169 | 35.195 | 46.098 | 49.003 | |
| Commercial | 14.646 | 14.777 | 18.35 | 18.211 | 23.118 | 23.667 | 25.394 | 26.309 | 32.964 | 41.177 | 50.735 | |
| All Other | 0.363 | 0.575 | 0.749 | 0.626 | 0.864 | 1.153 | 1.033 | 0.485 | 1.198 | 1.187 | 1.982 | |
Texas property owners should protest annually since An annual appeal minimizes property taxes, sometimes well below market value.
DCAD Value Involved in Judicial Appeals
The influence of the hot and overpriced property market can be seen in judicial lawsuits, as more properties than ever are being protested at the very top of the pyramid. Dallas County saw a mind-blowing $103.74 billion in value contested by district court lawsuits in 2024. This is quadruple the value that was appealed in 2014. The increasing costs of building materials and land mean that the value of every piece of property in the county is going up.
Multi family housing had topped commercial properties for the most value for two years in a row, but standard businesses managed to regain the lead in 2024. $49.03 billion in multi family property was contested, next to $50.73 billion for commercial appeals. Urban areas typically see apartments as the No. 1 source for business value, so the close race between the two types is no surprise. Single family homes set a new record with $2.02 billion in value disputed.