Demo / Rebuild Program

Farmers Branch offers a four-year City property tax incentive to property owners who demolish an existing single-family home and build a new single-family home on the same lot. A builder may apply only if the builder is also the property owner.

***DO NOT submit a new application if you need to request your annual incentive payment and have already been approved for the program; please reach out to the department directly to request payment or with any questions***

Current Status: Accepting Applications

Apply online before demolition. Demolition cannot begin until the City has approved the application.

  1. Open the Applications page: https://egselfservice.farmersbranchtx.gov/energov_prod/civic-access-public/available-applications?tab=applications
  2. Click View list.
  3. Search demo/rebuild.
  4. Click Apply.
  5. Sign in or create an account if prompted, then complete the application and upload the required documents.

You can track the application in the same portal.

Required uploads

  • Valid Texas driver’s license or Texas ID
  • Completed W-9, including Social Security number or taxpayer ID
  • Elevations and floor plan of the new home
  • Photo of the current home

What happens next

  1. Staff reviews the application for completeness and eligibility.
  2. Eligible applications are approved under the program guidelines.
  3. After approval, the agreement is emailed to you. Sign it and return it to the City.
  4. The City executes the agreement and emails the executed copy back to you.
  5. Do not demolish the existing home until you have written approval.

Four-Year City Property Tax Incentive

The incentive is an economic development grant equal to 100% of the difference between City property taxes assessed and paid on the new improvement and City property taxes on the improvement value before demolition. Value is structure only and does not include land. There is no cash grant.

The first payment is made in the calendar year after construction is complete, after City taxes are paid. Submit a payment request no later than April 1 for each year of eligibility.

Additional Information

For more information about the Farmers Branch Demo/Rebuild program or to apply, please contact the Economic Development office at 972-919-2562 or by email.