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Texas·Data as of Q4 2025

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX CAM Reconciliation Guide

Vacancy rates, property tax system, operating expense benchmarks, and market-specific CAM billing considerations for Dallas-Fort Worth, TX commercial landlords.

Current Vacancy Rates

23.8%
Office Vacancy
4.9%
Retail Vacancy
8.5%
Industrial Vacancy

Source: CBRE/JLL Q4 2025 Market Reports

Average CAM per Square Foot

$11.75
Office /SF/yr
$8.25
Retail /SF/yr
$4.00
Industrial /SF/yr

Property Tax System

Assessment Authority

Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) / Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD)

Protest Procedure

File protest by May 15 (or 30 days after notice). ARB hearings; binding arbitration available for properties under $5M. Chapter 42 district court appeal for larger properties.

Effective Tax Rate

~2.0-2.3% effective rate (no state income tax)

Key Submarkets

Uptown DallasLas ColinasFrisco/PlanoFort Worth CBDAlliance/North Fort WorthRichardson/Telecom Corridor

CAM Billing Considerations

  • Massive industrial pipeline creates volatile industrial vacancy
  • Corporate relocation boom drives rapid submarket shifts
  • Split metro across multiple appraisal districts complicates tax analysis
  • Tornado/hail insurance premiums are significant CAM line item
  • Chapter 313/328 abatements create uneven tax burdens in industrial parks
Local BOMA Chapter

BOMA Dallas / BOMA Fort Worth

Market Context

DFW's growth and industrial expansion create active CAM reconciliation work. The split across Dallas and Tarrant counties means different appraisal timelines and protest procedures for a single portfolio.

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