This guide helps you run a Property Search in Dallas County, Texas using Dallas Central Appraisal District tools and shows where each official lookup works best.

This site is independent and provides general help only. It does not give legal, tax, or financial advice or guarantees, so use official county resources for final verification.

DCAD property search tools

Have the strongest detail you know before you start.

  • Owner name, if you are searching by person or business
  • Street name and address number, if you are searching by location
  • 17 character account number, if you already have the parcel account

Pick the search page that matches what you know. You can search by owner name, search by street address, or search by account number.

  • Open the matching DCAD search page for owner, address, or account lookups.
  • Enter only the fields you know instead of filling every box.
  • Run the search and open the blue property address link in the results.
  • Review the account details page for the property record you need.

If you get no results, try less information. The address search also allows the % wildcard for broader matches.

Street address search tips

The address lookup is useful when you know the property location but not the owner or account number. DCAD lets you search by address number, direction, street name, building, suite, city, or an address range.

For better matches, do not enter the street type such as Street, Drive, or Lane. The street name must have at least two characters with no spaces, and one-letter street names need a wildcard after the letter, such as X%.

If you are checking one property, use one address number. If you are checking a block or span of parcels, enter both numbers in the range fields.

Account number and map options

If you already have the parcel account, the account lookup is the fastest route because DCAD asks for a 17 character account number using letters and numbers only.

When you need to confirm location visually, the DCAD Property Map can search by account number, property address, or owner name. You can also click parcels directly on the map, use current location, and create a printable property map or report from the map interface.

Open the DCAD Property Map when the text search pages do not narrow the parcel clearly enough.

The map is informational only. DCAD says it is not a legal, engineering, or surveying product and does not represent an on-the-ground survey.

What you can open from results

On the DCAD search pages, the blue property address link opens the account details page. From that details page, DCAD states that the Residence Homestead Exemption Application form is available, including a link to print the homestead exemption form.

If you are searching business property, DCAD also provides a separate business name search for BPP accounts. That tool requires at least the first two letters of the business name and also supports the % wildcard.

Dallas County tax office contact

If your next step is a Dallas County tax office visit or a property tax payment question, use the published contact below.

  • Dallas County Tax Office Downtown Administration Records Building – 500 Elm Street, Suite 3300, Dallas, TX 75202
    Phone: (214) 653-7811

Common questions

Which Dallas County search page should I use first?

Use the page that matches the detail you already have. Start with owner name if you know who owns the property, street address if you know the location, or account number if you have the 17 character parcel account. That usually gets you to the blue property address link fastest.

What should I do if the address search returns no results?

Try entering less information. DCAD says not to include the street type such as Street, Drive, or Lane, and you can use % as a wildcard in the street name field. For a one-letter street name, add the wildcard after the letter.

Can I search a range of addresses instead of one property?

Yes. The address search allows either one address number for a single property or both numbers in the range fields for a span of addresses. Use the range fields when you need to review multiple nearby parcels.

No. DCAD states that the map is for informational purposes only and may not be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying use. Use it to identify and review parcel information, then rely on the official record details shown through DCAD for the next step.