PROPERTY TAXES The Property tax is based on the value of the property including land. The City of DeSoto has residential, commercial, and business personal property subject to the local tax rate. The citizens of DeSoto also pay property taxes to Dallas County, DeSoto ISD, Dallas Community College, and the Parkland Hospital District.
Below is an estimated City of DeSoto tax bill including these other taxing entities. (This does not take into consideration any exemptions that may be granted.)
Current residential property owners who live in their homes full-time may qualify for various property tax exemptions. The City of DeSoto currently offers Over 65 Homestead and Disabled Person exemptions of $40,000 and $25,000 respectively. These exemptions only relates to City taxes.
City property tax on a median value home in DeSoto ($268,147) comes out to about $5.03/day (even less if exemptions apply).
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