Dallas County, Texas
Foreclosure in Dallas County, explained.
Where sales happen, how to check the records, and who to call for free help near Dallas.
How does foreclosure work in Dallas County?
Dallas County follows the same Texas rules as every county. You get at least 20 days to cure a default, then at least 21 days notice before a sale. Both come from Tex. Prop. Code §51.002.
The full step by step is in our Texas foreclosure timeline.
Where are foreclosure sales held in Dallas County?
Sales happen on the first Tuesday of the month. Dallas County sales are held on the north side of the George Allen Courts Building, 600 Commerce Street, Dallas 75202, facing Commerce Street below the overhang, or as designated by the Commissioners Court.
How do I check for a foreclosure notice in Dallas County?
Dallas County posts every Notice of Substitute Trustee Sale online. You can search by name or property address.
Write down the instrument number, recording date, parties, and any sale date.
Where can I get free help in Dallas County?
A HUD approved housing counselor is always free. Call (800) 569-4287.
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Dallas, (214) 748-1234. Free legal help for people who qualify. Office at 1515 Main St. Call to check intake hours.
When you call your servicer, ask for the loss mitigation department by name.
The First Oak is a small Fort Worth company that buys houses for our own account. If you want to talk about your options, you can text us. If not, that is fine too.
Text us at (817) 632-5756We are not licensed real estate agents, attorneys, or financial advisors. Nothing on this page is legal, tax, or financial advice. Your own paperwork controls your actual dates. We buy houses for our own account. If we make you an offer, we are the buyer, and we do not represent you.