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 rapid growth and industrial expansion make it one of the most dynamic markets for CAM reconciliation. The split across Dallas and Tarrant counties means different appraisal timelines and protest procedures for a single portfolio.

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