Living in Addison, Texas

Most Addison residents are zoned to Dallas ISD, while some southern areas, including parts of Spring Valley and Vitruvian Way, are in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. Because the line runs through the town, verify the assigned campuses for each address before you buy. Private schools in Addison include Greenhill School and Trinity Christian Academy.

For tax year 2025 the combined rate in Addison was about 2.14% in Dallas ISD (town 0.6081, Dallas ISD 0.993835, plus 0.534075 for Dallas County, Parkland Hospital and Dallas College per $100) and about 2.09% in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. On a $500,000 home at 2.14% that is about $10,700 a year, or roughly $890 a month, before the town's 20% homestead exemption and the school exemptions. For 2026 the town cut its rate to 0.5981, but the Dallas County appraisal district's estimate shows the county rate rising, so check your own notice.

The town's transit-oriented development next to the Silver Line station was announced in 2020 as a $500 million project on about 18 acres. The FY2027 capital plan funds $6.8 million in Addison Junction public infrastructure and a $3 million public parking garage.^[7]

Addison station opened with the Silver Line on Oct. 25, 2025. In a May 2, 2026 election, Addison voters chose to stay in DART, with about 69.6% voting to remain in unofficial results.^[6]

The FY2027 budget includes $4.4 million for Airport Parkway reconstruction and funds the Keller Springs Road reconstruction project.^[2]

The town budgeted $750,000 in FY2027 for Vitruvian Park Phase 6 public improvements on Blocks 301, 302 and 303.^[2]

Phase 2 of the trail along the Silver Line corridor, from Addison to Plano, is under construction from June 2025 to May 2027 at a cost of $50 million, and Addison budgeted $154,525 for Cotton Belt Trail connections.^[8]

The Town of Addison notes that you choose your own electricity provider; compare plans on Power to Choose, which lists Oncor as the delivery utility for ZIP 75001.^[11]

One Water Service Application through the Addison Utility Portal covers water, sewer and trash. Submit it at least 24 hours before you need service; the residential deposit is $50 on the first bill. CWD collects single-family trash and recycling.^[11]

Once you own and live in the home, file the residence homestead exemption with the Dallas Central Appraisal District. It is free and you never need to pay a company to do it. DCAD states that filing is free of charge with the district.^[14]

Dallas ISD: most of Addison is in Dallas ISD, and the district's Enroll / Find Your School page handles enrollment and campus lookup. Parts of the city are zoned to Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, so check the address before you fall in love with a house.^[15]

Register your vehicle with the Dallas County Tax Office (500 Elm St., Dallas). Texas DMV gives new residents 30 days to register, and this is an emissions county, so pass a state inspection first. For your license, the Carrollton Mega Center is at 4600 State Hwy. 121 (appointments required); DPS lets you drive on a valid out-of-state license for up to 90 days after moving.^[16]