DFW County Filing Guide
Step-by-step instructions to file your protest and secure an online settlement.
How to File in Dallas County
Login & Locate Your Property
Action: Go to the Dallas Central Appraisal District website and access the uFile system.
🚀 Launch Dallas uFile PortalHave your Notice of Appraised Value handy. You'll need your Property ID or Account Number to locate your property. Look for the blue "File a Protest" button.
Enter Your Opinion of Value
The system will ask for your "Opinion of Value". This is the most important step in triggering a settlement offer.
Instruction: Open your CheckMyPropertyTax PDF Evidence Packet. Copy the Target Value from the top yellow box and enter it here.
Do not simply guess. Using our data-backed Target Value triggers the appraisal district's settlement algorithms. This is how you get automated offers without a hearing.
Upload Your Evidence
Look for a section named "Upload Evidence", "Attachments", or "Documentation" in the uFile portal.
Action: Upload your 2026 Evidence Packet (PDF) here. Label it "Equal & Uniform Value Evidence" or "Comparable Properties Analysis".
Wait for the Settlement Offer
Once submitted, keep an eye on your email and the uFile portal. Dallas County often sends an automated settlement offer (called "iSettle" or a counter-offer) within days or weeks.
Most successful protests end here—no meeting, no hearing, just savings.
How to File in Tarrant County
Login & Locate Your Property
Action: Go to the Tarrant Appraisal District MyTAD portal.
🚀 Launch Tarrant MyTAD PortalCreate an account if you don't have one. On your dashboard, look for the "Protest" tab next to your property listing.
Enter Your Opinion of Value
TAD asks for your "Opinion of Value" during the protest filing process.
Instruction: Use the exact Target Value number from your CheckMyPropertyTax Evidence Packet PDF. Copy it precisely.
This number is based on median comparable properties in your neighborhood. It's scientifically calculated to trigger settlement algorithms.
Upload Your Evidence
Look for the "Evidence" or "Supporting Documents" upload section.
Action: Upload your 2026 Evidence Packet (PDF). Label it "Equity Analysis - Comparable Properties".
Wait for the Settlement Offer
Once submitted, monitor your email and MyTAD portal. Tarrant County frequently provides settlement offers before scheduling formal hearings.
Case closed. You saved money without leaving your home.
How to File in Collin County
Login & Locate Your Property
Action: Go to the Collin Central Appraisal District online appeals portal.
🚀 Launch Collin Online AppealsCollin County requires you to register with an Owner ID (found on your Notice of Appraised Value). Keep this handy during registration.
Enter Your Opinion of Value
The portal will ask for your "Owner's Opinion of Value".
Instruction: Enter the Target Value from your CheckMyPropertyTax Evidence Packet. Do not leave this field blank—it's required for settlement consideration.
Collin County's system uses this value to generate initial settlement offers. A blank or random number wastes your opportunity.
Upload Your Evidence
Navigate to the "Evidence Upload" or "Documentation" section.
Action: Upload your 2026 Evidence Packet (PDF). Use a clear label like "Equal & Uniform Analysis".
Wait for the Settlement Offer
Monitor your email and the online portal. Collin County reviews protests and often extends settlement offers before scheduling hearings.
You've successfully reduced your property tax without a formal hearing.
How to File in Denton County
Login & Locate Your Property
Action: Go to the Denton Central Appraisal District E-File portal.
🚀 Launch Denton E-File PortalSearch for your property using your address or Account Number. Look for the "E-File Protest" icon next to your property details.
Enter Your Opinion of Value
During the filing process, you'll be asked to provide your opinion of the property's fair value.
Instruction: Input the Target Value found in your CheckMyPropertyTax Fairness Report PDF. This is your evidence-backed opinion.
Our Target Value is calculated from median comparable sales in your neighborhood. It's designed to be defensible and settlement-friendly.
Upload Your Evidence
Find the "Evidence" or "Upload Supporting Documents" area in the E-File system.
Action: Upload your 2026 Evidence Packet (PDF). Title it "Comparable Properties - Equity Analysis".
Wait for the Settlement Offer
Check your email and the E-File portal regularly. Denton County reviews evidence and commonly provides settlement offers to avoid formal hearings.
Your protest is complete. You've lowered your tax bill from your couch.
⚠️ What if I reject the settlement offer?
If you reject the online settlement, you will be scheduled for a formal ARB (Appraisal Review Board) hearing. Warning: Our automated support ends at the settlement stage. Formal hearings require you to defend your case in person, by phone, or via video. We recommend accepting a reasonable settlement offer that meets or approaches your Target Value to save time and avoid the uncertainty of a hearing.