Calhoun County Property Tax Rate
Texas
Calhoun County, Texas has an effective property tax rate of 1.26%, which is 37% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $171,200, homeowners pay approximately $2,153 per year in property taxes. Calhoun County ranks #101 out of 250 counties in Texas for property tax rates.
$2,153
Per year
$171,200
2024 estimate
2.69%
Median income: $79,959
#101
of 250 counties in TX
Tax Breakdown
With Mortgage
$2,649
median annual tax
Without Mortgage
$1,483
median annual tax
Homeowners with a mortgage in Calhoun County pay on average $1,166 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.
How Calhoun County Compares
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Texas Property Tax Exemptions
Available to Calhoun County homeowners
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
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Estimated Annual Property Tax
$3,780
$315/month · Rate: 1.26%
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Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 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.