City of Carrollton, TX
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Keep more of what you earn in Texas, where zero personal and corporate income tax create a low-cost, high- opportunity environment for businesses and families to thrive.
The city of Carrollton benefits from residing in three counties: Dallas County, Denton County and Collin County
Tax Exemptions
Carrollton offers tax exemptions that support residents and businesses and strengthen the local economic environment.
- Homestead Exemption (20%)
- $110,000 Over 65 Exemption
- $110,000 Disabled Person Exemption
- Disabled Veterans Exemption
FY2026 Ad Valorem Rate
| FY 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rates (cents per $100 valuation) | |
| City of Carrollton | 0.537500 |
| Dallas County | 0.215500 |
| Denton County | 0.187869 |
| Carrollton/Farmers Branch Independent School District | 0.979735 |
| Lewisville Independent School District | 1.117800 |
| Dallas Independent School District | 0.993835 |
| Valwood Improvement Authority | 0.040000 |
| Dallas College | 0.106575 |
| Dallas County Hospital District | 0.212000 |
Source: cityofcarrollton.com
Carrollton’s Municipal Cost Advantage
With lower combined taxes and municipal costs, Carrollton offers one of the best values in the DFW region.
Sales and Use
| Sales and Use Tax Rates | |
| City of Carrollton | 1.0% |
| Dallas Area Rapid Transit | 1.0% |
| State of Texas | 6.25% |
| Total Rate | 8.25% |
Source: cityofcarrollton.com
Franchise Tax Rates
| Item | Amount |
| No Tax Due Threshold | $2,650,000 |
| Tax Rate (Retail or Wholesale) | 0.375% |
| Tax Rate (Other Than Retail or Wholesale) | 0.75% |
| Compensation Deduction Limit | $480,000 |
| EZ Computation Total Revenue Threshold | $20 million |
| EZ Computation Rate | 0.331% |
Source: comptroller.texas.gov
Where Your Property Taxes Go
Based on the average homestead value in Carrollton, property taxes are distributed across the school district, city, and county to fund essential public services.
| Tax Entity | Dollar Amount Collected | Use |
| School District | $0.59 | Schools and School Operations |
| City | $0.30 | Police, Fire, Streets, Library, Park, Development, Environmental, Animal Control |
| County | $0.11 | County Roads, Sheriff Services, County Courts, Health and Human Services |
Source: cityofcarrollton.com