What is the property tax rate in Texas?

Texas has an effective property tax rate of 1.49%, ranking it #8 out of 50 states. The median homeowner pays $4,232 per year.

How are property taxes calculated in Texas?

Property taxes in Texas are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property by the local tax rate (millage rate). The effective rate shown here (1.49%) represents the median taxes paid as a percentage of median home value across the state.

Which county in Texas has the lowest property taxes?

Among Texas's 250 counties, Zavala County has one of the lowest effective property tax rates.

Does Texas have a homestead exemption?

Yes, Texas offers several property tax exemptions including: General Homestead, Over 65, Disabled Person, Disabled Veteran, Surviving Spouse (Over 65/Disabled). See the exemptions section above for details.

Texas Property Tax Rate

250 Counties

1.49%effective rate

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%.

Effective Tax Rate📊

1.49%

#8 of 50 states

Median Tax Paid🏠

$4,232

Per year

Median Home Value💰

$283,800

2024 estimate

Total Counties📍

250

Population: 30,188,424

Property Tax Rates by County in Texas

Rank ▲	County	Effective Rate	Median Tax	Median Value
#1	El Paso County	2.03%	$3,660	$180,400
#2	Menard County	1.95%	$2,111	$108,500
#3	Fort Bend County	1.86%	$6,965	$374,500
#4	Mitchell County	1.86%	$1,599	$85,800
#5	Crosby County	1.83%	$1,480	$80,900
#6	Hansford County	1.81%	$2,261	$124,800
#7	Webb County	1.80%	$3,421	$189,900
#8	Stonewall County	1.79%	$872	$48,600
#9	Lynn County	1.77%	$2,604	$147,300
#10	Bexar County	1.73%	$4,535	$262,200
#11	Fisher County	1.73%	$1,359	$78,600
#12	Sherman County	1.72%	$2,531	$146,900
#13	Swisher County	1.72%	$1,487	$86,300
#14	Terry County	1.69%	$1,779	$105,400
#15	Concho County	1.68%	$1,799	$107,400
#16	Kaufman County	1.68%	$5,377	$320,900
#17	Willacy County	1.68%	$1,240	$73,600
#18	Brazoria County	1.66%	$5,001	$301,600
#19	Hays County	1.66%	$6,649	$399,800
#20	Tarrant County	1.65%	$5,334	$323,900

How Texas Compares

Texas

1.49%

National Average

0.92%

Neighboring States

Calculate Your Property Tax in Texas

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax based on your location and home value

State

County

Home Value

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Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 reduction)

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Nearby States

Arkansas

0.55%

Louisiana

0.55%

New Mexico

0.70%

Oklahoma

0.80%

Frequently Asked Questions

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.