Living in Lantana, Texas

Lantana is in Denton ISD. Three elementary schools sit inside the community: E.P. Rayzor (377 Rayzor Road, opened 2002), Blanton (9501 Stacee Lane, opened 2008) and Adkins (1701 Monahan Drive, opened 2014), and students then feed to Harpool Middle and Guyer High. Denton ISD lists both Harpool and Guyer as at or near capacity for 2026-27, so transfers into them are limited. Check the district's School Locator for the exact address, since boundaries do change.

For tax year 2025 a Lantana home paid Denton County 0.185938, Denton ISD 1.2069, its water district (FWSD 6 at 0.59162 or FWSD 7 at 0.64988) and the two emergency services districts (0.06 and 0.10) per $100. That adds up to about 2.14% in FWSD 6 and 2.20% in FWSD 7, or roughly $12,900 to $13,200 a year on a $600,000 home ($1,070 to $1,100 a month) before exemptions. Denton ISD cut its rate to $1.1528 for 2026-27, which helps, and a homestead removes $140,000 of value from the school tax.

Denton ISD trustees adopted a $1.1528 total rate for 2026-27, about 5 cents below the year before, as reported in September 2026. That is the largest single line on a Lantana tax bill.^[6]

FWSD 6's August 2026 taxpayer impact statement put the average homestead's operations tax bill at $1,345.49 for the year ending September 2027, up from $1,279.85. The district's operations rate is $0.2141 per $100; debt service is billed on top of that.^[15]

FWSD 7's June 16, 2026 agenda included awarding a construction contract for a district office building and updates on Spectrum and Frontier fiber installation in the district.^[16]

Denton County approved a $3.03 million contract in January 2026 for right-turn lanes, drainage and overpass work at FM 407 and I-35W, with about 100 days of construction starting in February.^[17]

The first residents moved in during July 2001, and FWSD 7's June 2026 agenda included planning for Lantana's 25th anniversary year.^[16]

Water and sewer service comes from Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 6 or No. 7, depending on your section. Both boards meet at 2650 FM 407 E, Suite 125, in Bartonville, and post agendas through Denton County's public notices. Ask the seller or your title company which district serves the home so you can set up service before move-in.^[16]

Lantana homes are appraised by the Denton Central Appraisal District. Filing Form 50-114 with the district is free, and the state deadline is before May 1 of the tax year. Approval removes $140,000 of value from your Denton ISD tax.^[19]

Enroll through Denton ISD's New Student Enrollment page and confirm your campus with the district's School Locator. Lantana's elementary schools are E.P. Rayzor, Blanton and Adkins.^[21]

Register your vehicle with the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector within 30 days of moving to Texas, after an inspection and with proof of insurance. You can drive on a valid out-of-state license for up to 90 days, and DPS offices work by appointment, so book early.^[22]