What is the property tax rate in Little Elm, TX?

Little Elm has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.86%. On a median home valued at $390,300, homeowners pay approximately $7,245 per year in property taxes.

How does Little Elm compare to Denton County?

Little Elm's effective rate of 1.86% is 16% higher than the Denton County average of 1.61%. The county-wide median annual tax is $7,055, while Little Elm homeowners pay an estimated $7,245.

How much are property taxes in Little Elm on a $300,000 home?

Based on Little Elm's effective rate of 1.86%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $5,580 per year, or about $465 per month.

Little Elm Property Tax Rate

Denton County, Texas

1.86%effective rate

Little Elm is located in Denton County, Texas. Homeowners in Little Elm pay a median of $7,245 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $390,300, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.86%. This is 16% higher than the Denton County average of 1.61%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.86%

vs 1.61% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$7,245

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$390,300

2024 estimate

Population📍

51,426

Little Elm, TX

How Little Elm Compares

Little Elm

1.86%

Denton County Average

1.61%

Texas Average

1.49%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Denton County

Compare property tax rates for 6 cities in Denton County, Texas.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Little Elm	51,426	$7,245	1.86%
The Colony	44,916	$6,255	1.76%
Denton	146,987	$5,456	1.68%
Lewisville	128,313	$5,621	1.61%
Flower Mound	77,886	$8,169	1.59%
Carrollton	132,741	$5,578	1.58%

About Property Taxes in Little Elm

Property taxes in Little Elm are collected by Denton County. Tax exemptions available to Denton County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Little Elm. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Denton County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$5,580

$465/month · Rate: 1.86%

Denton County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. 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.