Franklin County Property Tax Rate

Texas

0.89%effective rate

Franklin County, Texas has an effective property tax rate of 0.89%, which is 3% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $226,300, homeowners pay approximately $2,023 per year in property taxes. Franklin County ranks #225 out of 250 counties in Texas for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,023

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$226,300

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.8%

Median income: $72,360

State Rank📍

#225

of 250 counties in TX

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,514

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,796

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Franklin County pay on average $718 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Franklin County Compares

Franklin County
0.89%
Texas Average
1.49%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Texas

El Paso
2.03%
Menard
1.95%
Fort Bend
1.86%
Mitchell
1.86%
Crosby
1.83%
Hansford
1.81%
Webb
1.80%
Stonewall
1.79%

Texas Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Franklin 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

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Franklin County

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,670

$223/month · Rate: 0.89%

Quick Facts

Population10,632
Owner-Occupied62.4%
National Rank#1382 of 3,135
Median Income$72,360

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.