# Dallas Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Dallas Class A rent is $36/sqft/yr ($36 USD), typical term 10 years, 16 months free.

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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: $36/sqft/yr.
- Typical term: 10 years.
- Typical rent-free: 16 months.
- Vacancy: 24.3%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Dallas
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $36/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $36/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 24.3%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 16
- **submarkets**: 6
- **primeYieldPct**: 7%

## FAQ
### What is the Legacy West rent versus Uptown?
Legacy West trophy product clears at $48-$58/sqft, broadly comparable to Uptown but with deeper parking and suburban catchment economics.

### How material is the no-state-income-tax advantage for tenants?
For partnerships and HQ relocations the savings are meaningful at the executive compensation level. Property tax burden partially offsets at the corporate occupancy level — model both.

### Is the Downtown CBD recovering?
Downtown trades at a structural 50%+ discount to Uptown trophy. Adaptive reuse and conversion is active but absorption recovery is multi-year.

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