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NOTICE OF 2016 TAX YEAR
PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR CITY OF MESQUITE
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2015 Tax Rate Information
Exemptions
*When you receive an over-65 or disabled person exemption , you also receive a "tax ceiling" for your total city and school taxes. The ceiling is set at the amount of taxes you pay in the year that you qualify for the over-65 or disabled person homeowner exemption. The city and school taxes will not increase above the "tax ceiling" amount as long as you own and live in that home unless you improve your home (other than by normal repairs an maintenance). For example, if you add a garage or a room to your home, your tax ceiling can rise. It will also change if you move to a new home.
**Exact exemption amounts vary based on the disability percentage. For more information contact the Dallas Central Appraisal District.
The Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) approves all exemptions according to the Texas Property Tax Code. Exemption forms must be requested through the DCAD. You may print the exemption form online by retrieving your property account at Dallas Central Appraisal District. The forms cannot be obtained at the city’s Tax Office.
Who To Contact
For addition information concerning taxpayers rights and responsibilities, appraisal district information, to search appraisal roll data or general property tax information visit Dallas Central Appraisal District.
| Taxing Entity | Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| County - Dallas | 0.66275 |
| City of Mesquite | 0.6400 |
| Mesquite ISD | 1.4100 |
| Total Tax Rate | 2.71275 |
Exemptions
| Taxing Entity | Exemption Amount |
|---|---|
| City of Mesquite | *Citizens over 65 - $65,000 *Disabled Person - $15,000 **Disabled Veterans |
| Mesquite ISD | General Homestead - $25,000 *Citizens over 65 - $25,000 *Disabled Person - $10,000 **Disabled Veterans |
*When you receive an over-65 or disabled person exemption , you also receive a "tax ceiling" for your total city and school taxes. The ceiling is set at the amount of taxes you pay in the year that you qualify for the over-65 or disabled person homeowner exemption. The city and school taxes will not increase above the "tax ceiling" amount as long as you own and live in that home unless you improve your home (other than by normal repairs an maintenance). For example, if you add a garage or a room to your home, your tax ceiling can rise. It will also change if you move to a new home.
**Exact exemption amounts vary based on the disability percentage. For more information contact the Dallas Central Appraisal District.
The Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) approves all exemptions according to the Texas Property Tax Code. Exemption forms must be requested through the DCAD. You may print the exemption form online by retrieving your property account at Dallas Central Appraisal District. The forms cannot be obtained at the city’s Tax Office.
Who To Contact
| Contact | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| Appraisal & Exemption Information | Dallas Central Appraisal District 2949 N Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75247-6195 214-631-0520 |
| Tax Information - City & Mesquite ISD | Mesquite Tax Office P.O. Box 850267 Mesquite, TX 75185-0267 972-216-6204 |
| Delinquent Taxes | Schuerenberg & Grimes Attorneys at Law 120 West Main, Suite 201 Mesquite, TX 75149 972-289-0825 |
For addition information concerning taxpayers rights and responsibilities, appraisal district information, to search appraisal roll data or general property tax information visit Dallas Central Appraisal District.