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2009 TAX RATE INFORMATION

Taxing Entity

Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value

County - Dallas

0.602212

City of Mesquite

0.64000

Mesquite ISD

1.4200

Total Tax Rate

2.662212
EXEMPTIONS

Taxing Entity

Exemption Amount

City of Mesquite

*Citizens over 65 - $65,000
*Disabled Person - $15,000
Disabled Veterans - $12,000 max

Mesquite ISD

General Homestead - $15,000
*Citizens over 65 - $25,000
*Disabled Person - $10,000
**Disabled Veterans - $12,000 max

*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 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 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING TAXPAYER'S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, APPRAISAL DISTRICT INFORMATION, TO SEARCH APPRAISAL ROLL DATA OR GENERAL PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION VISIT DALLAS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT