Texas Property Tax Rate
250 Counties
Texas has an effective property tax rate of 1.49%, ranking it #8 among all 50 states. The median homeowner in Texas pays $4,232 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $283,800. This rate is 62% higher than the national average of 0.92%.
1.49%
#8 of 50 states
$4,232
Per year
$283,800
2024 estimate
250
Population: 30,188,424
Property Tax Rates by County in Texas
| Rank ▲ | County | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | El Paso County | 2.03% |
| #2 | Menard County | 1.95% |
| #3 | Fort Bend County | 1.86% |
| #4 | Mitchell County | 1.86% |
| #5 | Crosby County | 1.83% |
| #6 | Hansford County | 1.81% |
| #7 | Webb County | 1.80% |
| #8 | Stonewall County | 1.79% |
| #9 | Lynn County | 1.77% |
| #10 | Bexar County | 1.73% |
| #11 | Fisher County | 1.73% |
| #12 | Sherman County | 1.72% |
| #13 | Swisher County | 1.72% |
| #14 | Terry County | 1.69% |
| #15 | Concho County | 1.68% |
| #16 | Kaufman County | 1.68% |
| #17 | Willacy County | 1.68% |
| #18 | Brazoria County | 1.66% |
| #19 | Hays County | 1.66% |
| #20 | Tarrant County | 1.65% |
How Texas Compares
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Estimated Annual Property Tax
$4,470
$373/month · Rate: 1.49%
Home Value
$300,000
Taxable Value
$300,000
Effective Rate
1.49%
Texas Property Tax Exemptions
General Homestead
$100,000 off school district taxes; additional 20% of appraised value may be offered by other taxing units
Primary residence owners; must be individual's principal residence on January 1
Over 65
Additional $10,000 off school district taxes (on top of homestead); school taxes frozen at the amount in the year the owner turned 65; cities/counties may offer additional exemptions
Homeowners age 65 or older who have received the homestead exemption
Disabled Person
Additional $10,000 off school district taxes (on top of homestead)
Homeowners receiving disability benefits under Social Security or with a disability determination
Disabled Veteran
10-29% disability: $5,000 off assessed value; 30-49%: $7,500; 50-69%: $10,000; 70-99%: $12,000; 100% disabled: full exemption from all property taxes
Veterans with VA-rated service-connected disability; 100% disabled veterans receive total exemption on homestead
Surviving Spouse (Over 65/Disabled)
Surviving spouse retains the school tax freeze amount if age 55+ at time of death
Surviving spouse of person who received Over 65 or Disabled exemption
Not sure which exemption applies to you? See our full homestead exemption guide for all 50 states, including amounts and application deadlines.
When Are Property Taxes Due in Texas?
Tax bills are mailed in October, and under Tax Code Section 31.02 taxes are due upon receipt and must be paid by January 31. Taxes unpaid on February 1 are delinquent.
Annual payment
January 31
Delinquent February 1
If you pay late: On February 1, a delinquent bill incurs a 6% penalty plus 1% interest, increasing monthly to reach 12% penalty by July, when additional attorney collection fees may also apply.
See how Texas compares in our full guide to property tax due dates for all 50 states.
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Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (the latest available). Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.