Below is a property tax guide to help Denton County residents compare their 2010 property tax rates for both city and school taxes to other cities and schools throughout Denton County.
2010 Denton County Property Tax Rates by City, School, & County
As the data shows, the average combined property tax rate for Denton County is approximately 2.26% with the lowest combined property tax rate being the Town of Bartonville at 1.91% and the highest being in Corinth at 2.69%. Corinth was the highest for city taxes at 0.74% and was tied for the highest for school taxes along with Lake Dallas and Hickory Creek at 1.67%.
| City | Combined | City | School | County | City | School | County | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartonville | 1.91% | 0.19% | 1.44% | 0.27% | Bartonville | Argyle ISD | Denton County | |
| Double Oak | 1.93% | 0.22% | 1.43% | 0.27% | Double Oak | Lewisville ISD | Denton County | |
| Copper Canyon | 2.00% | 0.30% | 1.43% | 0.27% | Copper Canyon | Lewisville ISD | Denton County | |
| Roanoke | 2.02% | 0.38% | 1.38% | 0.27% | Roanoke | Northwest ISD | Denton County | |
| Argyle | 2.11% | 0.40% | 1.44% | 0.27% | Argyle | Argyle ISD | Denton County | |
| Lewisville | 2.14% | 0.44% | 1.43% | 0.27% | Lewisville | Lewisville ISD | Denton County | |
| Flower Mound | 2.15% | 0.45% | 1.43% | 0.27% | Flower Mound | Lewisville ISD | Denton County | |
| Highland Village | 2.27% | 0.57% | 1.43% | 0.27% | Highland Village | Lewisville ISD | Denton County | |
| Trophy Club | 2.36% | 0.71% | 1.38% | 0.27% | Trophy Club | Northwest ISD | Denton County | |
| Hickory Creek | 2.37% | 0.42% | 1.67% | 0.27% | Hickory Creek | Lake Dallas ISD | Denton County | |
| The Colony | 2.39% | 0.69% | 1.43% | 0.27% | The Colony | Lewisville ISD | Denton County | |
| Little Elm | 2.48% | 0.67% | 1.54% | 0.27% | Little Elm | Little Elm ISD | Denton County | |
| Denton | 2.49% | 0.69% | 1.53% | 0.27% | Denton | Denton ISD | Denton County | |
| Lake Dallas | 2.65% | 0.71% | 1.67% | 0.27% | Lake Dallas | Lake Dallas ISD | Denton County | |
| Corinth | 2.69% | 0.74% | 1.67% | 0.27% | Corinth | Lake Dallas ISD | Denton County | |
| Averages | 2.26% | 0.51% | 1.49% |
*Note: Some city tax rates include Municipal Utility District rates.
Considerations in Paying Property Taxes
When buying a home it is important to take into account the annual cost of paying your property taxes. For those who cannot afford to pay their property taxes, the penalties and interest from the tax assessor and their attorneys can be extremely high. The good news for those who find themselves in this situation is there are companies who offer property tax loans to help. If you are struggling with meeting your property tax payment and are considering a loan, please read our blog about selecting the right property tax lender. Property Tax Funding offers property tax loans in Denton County, and most other counties in Texas.
