Denton County Appraisal District statistics

In the Denton Central Appraisal District (CAD) dataset, property tax protest records track the total number of protests and related appraisal activity. The data highlights property owner challenges and appeal volume. The latest available figure is 123,032 protests. From 2016 to 2024, the number increased from 63,437 to 123,032, an increase of 59,595 protests, or 93.9%. The highest figure was 133,780 in 2023, while the lowest was 63,437 in 2016. Of the nine years available, 2024 ranks second for this metric. Related figures include $98.3 billion in total protested value, 56,561 informal property tax protests, and $10.8 billion in value reductions granted through Appraisal Review Board (ARB) protest hearings.

Protest volume shows how frequently property owners challenged their noticed values, while protested value and reduction figures indicate the level of activity within the appeals process. For property owners, this information can help determine whether an individual account requires closer review. Start with Denton County property records, then use the guidance in property tax protests to compare the noticed value with comparable sales, equity evidence, exemptions, and the property’s condition before deciding whether to file a protest.