--- title: "Trophy Club and Westlake: Which Appraisal District Do You Deal With?" description: "Trophy Club and Westlake sit in more than one county. Learn how to tell whether Denton or Tarrant appraises your property, and the protest rules for each..." url: https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/blog/trophy-club-westlake-appraisal-district publisher: Wallace CPA phone: +1-877-682-1171 quote: https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/contact --- # Trophy Club and Westlake: Which Appraisal District Do You Deal With? Both towns have property in two counties, so the answer depends on your parcel. Your Notice of Appraised Value names the appraisal district. Most Trophy Club residents are in Denton County, so they deal with Denton Central Appraisal District. Local: Trophy Club and WestlakePublished August 31, 20263 min read ## Which appraisal district covers Trophy Club and Westlake? It depends on your parcel, because both towns reach into more than one county. The Town of Trophy Club says it lies in two counties. Most residents live in Denton County, and about 150 homes fall under Tarrant County. The town sends property tax questions to Denton Central Appraisal District (DCAD). The Town of Westlake points owners to two offices. Its property tax page tells readers to contact the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector or the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector for questions about a tax bill. Those offices bill. The appraisal districts set the value. Learn more in our [appraisal district](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/glossary/appraisal-district) entry. The simple test is the notice. Your Notice of Appraised Value comes from the district that values your property. Use that district’s rules. ## What is the protest deadline at DCAD for Trophy Club owners? DCAD says the deadline to protest is May 15 or 30 days from the mailing date of your notice, whichever is later. That is the rule DCAD states. It does not name a tax year on that page, so check your own notice each spring. DCAD says filing online is the fastest and most convenient way to start and manage a protest. You can create an account with the property owner ID and PIN from your Notice of Appraised Value. A [property tax protest](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/glossary/property-tax-protest) asks the district to change the value of your property. ## What if my property is in Tarrant County? Then the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) applies. For tax year 2026, TAD said the deadline to file was May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the date your Notice of Appraised Value was delivered. Compare this with DCAD’s wording. TAD counts from delivery. DCAD counts from the mailing date and uses whichever date is later. Dates for 2027 will appear on the 2027 notices. Our guide on [protesting property tax in Tarrant and Denton counties](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/guides/property-tax-protest-tarrant-denton) covers both districts. Question Denton Central Appraisal District Tarrant Appraisal District Who is it for Denton County parcels, which is most of Trophy Club Tarrant County parcels, such as the roughly 150 Trophy Club homes Protest deadline May 15 or 30 days from the mailing date, whichever is later May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the notice was delivered (tax year 2026) Online filing Account made with owner ID and PIN from the notice Dashboard account ## What does Westlake charge for property tax? Westlake adopted a tax rate of $0.18500 per $100 of value for tax year 2026 on September 15, 2026. The town reports that this is lower than its no-new-revenue rate. Your bill adds other taxing units, such as the county and school district, so do not treat this as your full rate. Rates change every year. Confirm the number on the town’s page and on your own tax statement. ## Do I need to reapply for a homestead exemption after buying? Yes, you apply for your own. DCAD says that if you bought a home recently, exemptions from the previous owner will not carry over. Read our [homestead exemption](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/glossary/homestead-exemption) entry for the basics, then check the district’s page for the forms. ## What if I disagree with the hearing result? For Tarrant County parcels, TAD describes the next steps. If you cannot resolve the value informally, you have the right to have your case heard by the appraisal review board, an independent board of citizens. If you are not satisfied with its decision, you have the right to appeal to district court. TAD says you must start that court process by filing a petition within 60 days of the date you receive the board’s order. Denton County parcels follow Denton Central Appraisal District’s process, so check DCAD’s page for its steps and deadlines. ## Next step Wallace CPA’s [individual tax and planning](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/services/individual-tax-and-planning) service looks at how property tax fits your return and plans. See our pages for [Trophy Club](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/service-areas/cpa-trophy-club-tx) and [Westlake](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/service-areas/cpa-westlake-tx). Call (877) 682-1171 or use the form at [/contact](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/contact). This post is general information, not advice for your situation. Talk to a CPA about your own situation. ## Frequently asked questions ### How do I know which appraisal district values my home? Your Notice of Appraised Value comes from the district that values your property. Trophy Club says most residents live in Denton County, and about 150 homes fall under Tarrant County. ### What is the protest deadline for Denton Central Appraisal District? DCAD says the deadline to protest is May 15 or 30 days from the mailing date of your notice, whichever is later. ### What is Westlake's tax rate for tax year 2026? The Town of Westlake says its tax year 2026 rate was adopted at $0.18500 per $100 of value on September 15, 2026. A CPA can help you read your bill. ## Terms on this page - [Property tax protest](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/glossary/property-tax-protest) - [Homestead exemption](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/glossary/homestead-exemption) - [Appraisal district](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/glossary/appraisal-district) ## Sources 1. [Town of Trophy Club: Community](https://www.trophyclub.org/31/Community) 2. [Town of Trophy Club: FAQ](https://www.trophyclub.org/Faq.aspx?QID=107) 3. [Town of Westlake: Property Tax](https://www.westlake-tx.org/471/Property-Tax) 4. [Denton Central Appraisal District: The protest process](https://www.dentoncad.com/the-protest-process) 5. [Tarrant Appraisal District: TAD mails 2026 Notices of Appraised Value](https://www.tad.org/tad-mails-2026-notices-of-appraised-value-to-property-owners) 6. [Denton Central Appraisal District: Exemptions](https://www.dentoncad.com/exemptions) 7. [Tarrant Appraisal District: Protest procedures](https://www.tad.org/tadqr01) Written by Wallace CPA and checked against the sources above on August 31, 2026. Tax rules and dates change, so check the linked page before you act. General information, not advice for your situation. ## Keep reading - [How to protest your property tax value in Tarrant and Denton countiesIn Tarrant and Denton counties, you protest your property value with your county appraisal district.](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/guides/property-tax-protest-tarrant-denton) - [Southlake, Keller, and Colleyville Homeowners: Tarrant Appraisal District Dates to KnowFor tax year 2026, the Tarrant Appraisal District protest deadline was May 15, 2026, or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value was delivered.](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/blog/tarrant-appraisal-district-dates-southlake) - [How long to keep tax records, and which onesThe IRS says to keep records that support your tax return until the period of limitations runs out. For most returns that is 3 years.](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/guides/how-long-to-keep-tax-records) - [Got an IRS notice? How to read it and what to do firstRead the whole notice, find its CP or LTR number, and note the reply date. A CP2000 is a proposal to change your return, not a bill.](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/guides/irs-notice-what-to-do) - [IRS payment plans and offers in compromise: what each one isAn IRS payment plan lets you pay a tax bill over time. An offer in compromise asks the IRS to accept less than the full amount. The IRS decides each case.](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/guides/irs-payment-plans-and-offers-in-compromise) - [S corporation, LLC or sole proprietor: how the choices differ in TexasA sole proprietor reports business income on Schedule C of the personal return. An LLC is a legal structure, and its federal tax treatment depends on what it...](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/guides/s-corp-llc-sole-proprietor-texas) ## Talk to Wallace CPA Call the Southlake office and say what you need: a return, an IRS letter, your books or a new business. Have the notice or last year's return nearby if you have one. [Call (877) 682-1171](tel:+1-877-682-1171)[Send a message](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/contact) 180 State Street, Suite 225, Southlake, TX 76092