2026 property taxes in Southlake
The median home in Southlake rose 6.5% for the 2026 tax year. Here's how that breaks down across 212 homes, plus how Southlake compares to Denton County.
Median per-parcel year-over-year change across homes that appeared on the appraisal roll in both years. If your notice shows an increase well above the typical home in your area, that gap is the basis for an equal-and-uniform protest.
See how your home compares with other Southlake homes
See how your assessment changed, and how your home compares with your neighborhood, ZIP code, city, and county.
What your 2026 notice looks like, relative to the city
Top-line stats for Southlake, computed from every single-family residential parcel in Denton Central Appraisal District's 2026 record.
That's the typical Southlake home. What about yours?
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Compare my home2025 property tax rates in Southlake
The most recent adopted rates from every taxing unit that covers Southlake in Denton County. Bills built from these 2025 rates were due January 31, 2026.
| Taxing unit | 2025 rate |
|---|---|
| Denton County | 0.19% |
| City of Southlake | 0.29% |
Rates are set by the county, city, school district, and any special districts; they can't be changed. What you can protest is the assessed value they get multiplied against.
These medians cover single-family homes. Condos and townhomes in Southlake pay the same jurisdictional rates and typically have lower assessed values.
2025 adopted rates, sourced from Denton County, City of Southlake. These are estimates for illustration; your bill depends on your exemptions and any special districts.
How Southlake compares to Denton County
Key assessment and protest metrics, Southlake vs the county baseline.
| Metric | Southlake | Denton County | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median 2026 assessment | $1,760,000 | $423,000 | +316.1% |
| YoY change (2025 → 2026) | +6.5% | -3.0% | +9.5 pts |
| Protest rate 2025 | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0 pts |
| Median living area | 3,125 sqft | 1,835 sqft | +70.3% |
ZIPs inside Southlake
Assessed-value distribution, Southlake homes
Where Southlake's 212 single-family homes actually land on the 2026 assessment ladder. The median is $1,760,000, but the shape matters more than the midpoint when you're deciding whether a protest is worth filing.
2026 assessed-value histogram(single-family, n=212)
Neighborhoods inside Southlake
DCAD groups parcels into neighborhood codes. Each area shows its own median and year-over-year change.
A note on these names: they come from DCAD's legal property descriptions, so a label may not match what locals call the neighborhood, and the same name can recur across unrelated subdivisions. Treat each as an appraisal grouping, not an official boundary.
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Common questions about Southlake property taxes
How did Southlake property assessments change in 2026?
The median single-family home in Southlake rose 6.5% from $1,652,598 to $1,760,000. That compares to Denton County's overall median change of -3.0%.
What is the deadline to protest 2026 assessments in Denton County?
The DCAD protest deadline is May 15, 2026, or 30 days after your notice is mailed, whichever is later. File through your appraisal district's online portal using the PIN printed on your notice.
How many homeowners in Southlake protested in 2025?
0 of the 212 single-family residential properties in Southlake protested in 2025, a rate of 0.0%. Denton County as a whole saw 0.0%.
How does Southlake compare to Denton County overall?
Southlake's median 2026 assessment of $1,760,000 is 316.1% above the Denton County median of $423,000. Homes are larger (median 3,125 sqft vs 1,835). Homeowners protested at 0.00× the county rate.
What is the property tax rate in Southlake?
The combined property tax rate in Southlake was 0.48% of assessed value per $100 for the 2025 tax year (City of Southlake), the most recent adopted rates on file. Bills built from these rates were due January 31, 2026.
Do these figures include condos and townhomes?
No. These figures cover single-family homes in Southlake. Condos and townhomes sit inside the same taxing jurisdictions and pay the same rates; they typically carry lower assessed values, so the dollar amount owed is usually lower even though the rate itself is identical.
Other Denton County cities with 2026 property tax reports
How we calculate the year-over-year change. Real estate values are heavily right-skewed: most homes move within a narrow band each year while a handful jump due to reassessments, renovations, or cap resets. An arithmetic average gets pulled by those few large moves and overstates what the typical homeowner saw. We report the median instead, which reflects the middle home in the area. This matches industry convention (Zillow, Redfin, FHFA, Case-Shiller, the Texas Comptroller) and tells you what to expect for a home like yours.
How to read these figures. These are area-wide medians, not a prediction for any single home. Appraisal districts do not apply one flat percentage across the board. Each home is valued on its own characteristics using standard appraisal methods, so your notice can move differently from the numbers here. Treat this as a starting point for whether a protest is worth a closer look, not an estimate of your own value.