Harris County Property Tax Rate
Texas · 2023 Data
Harris County, Texas has an effective property tax rate of 1.72%, which is 81% higher than the national average of 0.95%. On a home valued at $255,000, homeowners pay approximately $4,382 per year in property taxes. Harris County ranks #21 out of 250 counties in Texas for property tax rates.
$4,382
Per year
$255,000
2023 estimate
5.99%
Median income: $73,104
#21
of 250 counties in TX
Tax Breakdown
With Mortgage
$5,134
median annual tax
Without Mortgage
$3,294
median annual tax
Homeowners with a mortgage in Harris County pay on average $1,840 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.
How Harris County Compares
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Historical Property Tax Trends
| Year | Median Tax | Median Home Value | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $3,527 | $175,700 | 2.01% |
| 2020 | $3,667 | $189,400 | 1.94% |
| 2021 | $3,838 | $201,200 | 1.91% |
| 2022 | $4,168 | $235,300 | 1.77% |
| 2023 | $4,382 | $255,000 | 1.72% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Texas Property Tax Exemptions
Available to Harris 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
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Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 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.