The property tax protest numbers are coming in and are nearly done in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. They tell a striking story about property taxes in North Texas: while tens of thousands of DFW homeowners successfully reduced their tax bills in 2025, nearly 1.5 million properties sat on the sidelines.
Those sitting on the sidelines are accepting appraisals that may have cost them hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
If you're a homeowner in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, this isn't just data. It's a mirror reflecting what your neighbors did with their property taxes this year, and what you might be missing out on.
This analysis examines protest activity across Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, and Tarrant counties to reveal who's protesting, who's winning, and average savings thus far.
Key 2025 DFW Area Protest Takeaways
The Million-Dollar Question: Dallas County alone had 519,000 properties that didn't protest, representing the single largest concentration of potential unclaimed savings in North Texas.
Surprise Standout: Rockwall County, despite being the smallest county in the analysis, delivered the second-highest average savings at $1,049 per successful protest.
DIY Defiance: Denton County homeowners showed the most independence, with 22% handling their own protests; the highest DIY rate in the DFW metro.
Ownwell's Market Takeover: In 2025, DFW homeowners chose Ownwell over any other property tax company, with 137,649 protests, representing a staggering 106% increase from the 66,755 protests in 2024.
The Silent Majority: 71% of DFW Homeowners Watched from the Sidelines
While protest activity surged across North Texas, 1,483,145 DFW residential properties (71%) remained untouched in 2025. These residential property owners accepted their county's appraisal without question, potentially leaving significant tax savings unclaimed.
DFW area protest participation by county:
County | Total Properties | Protested | Protest Rate | Didn't Protest |
Dallas | 673,910 | 155,011 | 23% | 518,899 (77%) |
Tarrant | 662,775 | 174,372 | 26% | 488,403 (74%) |
Collin | 362,189 | 134,658 | 37% | 227,531 (63%) |
Denton | 322,760 | 116,354 | 36% | 206,406 (64%) |
Rockwall | 42,348 | 10,442 | 25% | 31,906 (75%) |
Total | 2,063,982 | 590,837 | 29% | 1,483,145 (71%) |
In a region where property values fluctuate and appraisal districts handle millions of properties, not protesting means gambling that your county got your valuation exactly right — a bet most homeowners are statistically likely to lose.
Collin County: Highest Protest Rate in the DFW Metroplex
Collin County led the DFW metro with the highest protest participation rate; yet, nearly two-thirds of properties still went unchallenged, including many in premium price ranges where savings are multiplied.
Total Residential Properties: 362,189
Filed Protests: 134,658 (37%)
Who Handled the Protests?
DIY Homeowners: 17,260 (13%)
All Property Tax Firms: 117,398 (87%)
Ownwell's Share: 31,439 (23% of all protests)
Average Savings in Collin County by Market Value
Market Value Bands | Average Savings Thus Far* |
<$250K | $306 |
$250K-$500K | $238 |
$500K-$750K | $294 |
$750K-$1M | $397 |
$1M-$3M | $974 |
>$3M | $51,586 |
County Average | $543 |
Dallas County: The Metro's Largest Missed Opportunity
With over half a million properties that didn't protest, Dallas County represents the largest pool of potentially unclaimed tax savings in the entire DFW metroplex.
Total Residential Properties: 673,910
Filed Protests: 155,011 (23%)
Who Handled the Protests?
DIY Homeowners: 21,983 (14%)
All Property Tax Firms: 133,028 (86%)
Ownwell's Share: 40,879 (26% of all protests)
Average Savings in Dallas County by Market Value
Market Value Bands | Average Savings Thus Far* |
<$250K | $194 |
$250K-$500K | $313 |
$500K-$750K | $498 |
$750K-$1M | $673 |
$1M-$3M | $1,536 |
>$3M | $10,756 |
County Average | $749 |
Denton County: Strong Participation Yields Solid Returns
Denton County homeowners demonstrated notable self-reliance, with the highest DIY protest rate in the metro. Although professional firms still dominate the landscape.
Total Residential Properties: 322,760
Filed Protests: 116,354 (36%)
Who Handled the Protests?
DIY Homeowners: 25,691 (22%)
All Property Tax Firms: 90,663 (78%)
Ownwell's Share: 31,324 (27% of all protests)
Average Savings in Denton County by Market Value
Market Value Bands | Average Savings Thus Far* |
<$250K | $375 |
$250K-$500K | $512 |
$500K-$750K | $735 |
$750K-$1M | $945 |
$1M-$3M | $1,416 |
>$3M | $24,609 |
County Average | $695 |
Tarrant County: Nearly Half a Million Properties Left Money on the Table
Despite Fort Worth's growth and rising property values, three-quarters of Tarrant County homeowners opted not to challenge their 2025 appraisals.
Total Residential Properties: 662,775
Filed Protests: 174,372 (26%)
Who Handled the Protests?
DIY Homeowners: 30,028 (17%)
All Property Tax Firms: 144,344 (83%)
Ownwell's Share: 30,223 (17% of all protests)
Average Savings in Tarrant County by Market Value
Market Value Bands | Average Savings Thus Far* |
<$250K | $543 |
$250K-$500K | $855 |
$500K-$750K | $1,409 |
$750K-$1M | $2,019 |
$1M-$3M | $3,632 |
>$3M | $19,853 |
County Average | $1,049 |
Rockwall County: Small County, Big Savings Potential
Don't let Rockwall's size fool you; homeowners who protested here achieved the DFW metro's second-highest average savings, yet 75% of properties remained unprotested.
Total Residential Properties: 42,348
Filed Protests: 10,442 (25%)
Who Handled the Protests?
DIY Homeowners: 2,323 (22%)
All Property Tax Firms: 8,119 (78%)
Ownwell's Share: 3,784 (36% of all protests)
Average Savings in Rockwall County by Market Value
Market Value Bands | Average Savings Thus Far* |
<$250K | $296 |
$250K-$500K | $390 |
$500K-$750K | $486 |
$750K-$1M | $560 |
$1M-$3M | $925 |
>$3M | $5,843 |
County Average | $433 |
Ownwell's DFW Area Dominance
Ownwell captured the largest share of the DFW property tax protest market in 2025, becoming the most chosen company by North Texas homeowners across all five central counties.
Ownwell DFW area growth:
2024: 66,755 Ownwell residential protests
2025: 137,649 Ownwell residential protests (+106% YoY)
Market position: Most chosen property tax company in the DFW metro
This 106% surge reflects a fundamental shift in how DFW homeowners approach property taxes — moving away from high-fee competitors toward Ownwell's transparent 25% contingency model with no upfront costs.
Don't Miss Out on Property Tax Savings in 2026
If you're among the 1.4 million DFW residential property owners who didn't protest in 2025, here's your wake-up call.
Whether you own a home or commercial property in North Texas, protesting your property taxes isn't just smart; it has been statistically proven to be an effective strategy.
Ownwell makes the entire process painless and risk-free.
Average savings of $1,102
An 86% win rate
25% contingency fee; pay nothing unless we win, and only a fraction of what competitors charge
Trusted by 137,600+ DFW property owners in 2025
Ready to join the winning side? Stop leaving money on the table and see what Ownwell can do for your property taxes.
*Important methodology note: All county average savings calculations are based solely on won protests when savings are achieved and explicitly exclude cases involving assessed value reductions that did not result in a tax liability reduction due to the homestead cap.
All data is based on public county data received or retrieved by Ownwell as of May 14, 2025, and updated from internal Ownwell processes as of September 18, 2025. Incomplete or late postings may alter the totals.
