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76201 (Denton) Property Tax Protest 2026

Property tax data and protest guidance for the 3,160 residential parcels in 76201, part of Denton County. Enter your address for a Free Assessment — we'll tell you whether your home has room for property-tax savings against the comparable sales we have on file.

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Property tax in 76201 at a glance

76201 sits in Denton, Denton County. Properties here are appraised by Denton Central Appraisal District (DCAD), which is the same agency responsible for every parcel countywide. The protest deadline, filing methods, and ARB process are identical to elsewhere in Denton County — what's different is the underlying data.

Filing Deadline
May 15
or 30 days after your NOAV was mailed
Median Appraised (2026)
$280,000
Down 2.4% YoY
Residential Parcels
3,160
In 76201 per DCAD
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What's happening to property values in 76201

Values turning down

55% of 76201 parcels had their tax value reduced this season.

That's a positive signal, but it doesn't mean every home got a fair number. If yours stayed flat or rose while the area dropped, the equity argument applies.

The median residential parcel in 76201 is appraised at $280,000 for the 2026 tax year (from $279,000 in 2025). That's a median change of -2.4% year over year — but medians hide the tail.

How 76201 appraisals moved 2025 → 2026

Share of residential parcels in each year-over-year appraisal-value change bucket. Hover any bar for detail.

Decreased
54.9%
Flat (-1% to +5%)
26.3%
Rose 5–10%
6.6%
Rose 10–20%
6.2%
Rose more than 20%
6.1%
12.3% of 76201 homes saw their appraised value rise by 10% or more this tax year — a setup where the protest math typically works in the homeowner's favor.

Median appraised value in 76201 over time

Tax-year medians for residential parcels in this zip code.

$0$70k$141k$211k$282k2023202420252026$280k
Median appraised value rose 6% over the last 3 years for 76201 — from $265k in 2023 to $280k in 2026.
Likely Not Reappraised
0.1%
Of residential parcels appear to carry forward the prior year's value — common when CADs skip annual reappraisal.
Median Recent Sale
$300,000
Across 101 residential sales in the last 12 months.

Recent residential sales in 76201 closed at a median of 98% of CAD-appraised value. That's strong evidence that DCAD's model is running ahead of the actual market for many properties in 76201 — exactly the setup where a protest typically wins.

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How to protest a property in 76201

The legal process is identical for every zip in Denton County — Texas Tax Code applies countywide and DCAD appraisers handle each protest the same way. What changes by zip is the underlying evidence:

  1. Read your Notice of Appraised Value

    DCAD mails Notices of Appraised Value (NOAVs) to property owners across 76201 and the rest of Denton County in mid-April. Your notice lists this year's appraised value and last year's, and the protest deadline is printed on it — Texas law sets it at May 15 or 30 days after the notice was mailed, whichever is later.

  2. Compare your 76201 appraised value to recent sales

    The protest math is simpler than it sounds: would your home actually sell for the appraised value today? Recent sales in 76201 are the strongest answer — they're also exactly the data DCAD appraisers use, so they engage on the merits when you bring better comps than they brought.

  3. File your protest with DCAD

    File online through the portal linked from https://dentoncad.com, by mail to 3911 Morse St., Denton, TX 76208, or in person at the same address. Online filing is fastest. Texas recognizes two independent grounds — market value and unequal appraisal — and which one (or both) actually applies depends on comparable-sales math and a statistical equity analysis against your peers. Our reports run both analyses on your specific property and tell you which grounds the data supports.

  4. Submit evidence — comparable sales + equity analysis

    Successful protests are decided on three categories of evidence: recent comparable sales of similar homes in 76201, an unequal-appraisal analysis showing your value is higher than peers, and any condition documentation that explains why your home is worth less than the mass-appraisal model assumes. Many cases settle here without a formal hearing.

  5. Negotiate informally; escalate to ARB if needed

    DCAD starts with an informal review where one of their appraisers offers a settlement based on your evidence. Accept it if it's fair. Reject it and your case advances to a formal Appraisal Review Board hearing — three private citizens who hear both sides for 5–7 minutes each and rule.

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For the full step-by-step guide, see How to Protest Property Taxes in Texas. For the broader Denton County context, including the full statistical picture, see Denton County Property Tax Protest.

How our reports help with a 76201 protest

Successful Texas property tax protests are won on evidence — specifically comparable sales of similar nearby homes and a statistical equity analysis. Most homeowners in 76201 don't have the time to assemble professional-grade evidence; that's the gap our reports fill.

  • We pull recent residential sales near your 76201 property from county records, filter for the most relevant comparables, and apply the adjustments DCAD appraisers expect.
  • We run the unequal-appraisal equity analysis comparing your home to similar peers in 76201 and surrounding neighborhoods.
  • We deliver a PDF you upload directly to DCAD's evidence portal or bring to your hearing. We don't represent you; you keep 100% of any reduction.

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Frequently asked questions about 76201 property tax

When is the property tax protest deadline for homes in 76201?

The deadline is the same as for the rest of Denton County: May 15, or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever is later. Your specific deadline is printed on your notice. DCAD typically mails notices in mid-April.

Where do I file a protest for a property in 76201?

Properties in 76201 are appraised by Denton Central Appraisal District (DCAD). File online through the portal linked from https://dentoncad.com, by mail to 3911 Morse St., Denton, TX 76208, or in person at the same address. Online filing is the fastest method.

What's happening to property values in 76201?

The data above shows the median appraised value, the year-over-year change, and the distribution across all residential parcels in 76201. Whether your value rose or fell relative to the median, the protest math depends on whether the appraisal accurately reflects what your specific home would sell for today.

Are protests in Denton different from elsewhere in Denton County?

The legal process is identical — Texas Tax Code applies countywide and DCAD appraisers handle protests for every zip in Denton County the same way. What differs by zip is the underlying market data: the comparable sales available to your protest argument, and the equity comparison against your neighborhood peers.

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Disclaimer

The statistics on this page are best-effort aggregates compiled from public county appraisal-district records as of the data extract date noted above. We update them periodically; we cannot guarantee they reflect the most recent appraisal-roll certifications, post-extract value changes, or supplemental records.

Always verify deadlines, portal availability, and contact details with DCAD's own protest page before filing.

The information on this page is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not property-tax advice, legal advice, or financial advice. Property tax law and appraisal-district procedures change; for guidance specific to your situation you should consult a qualified professional.

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