Tarrant County Property Tax Rate

Texas · 2023 Data

1.77%effective rate

Tarrant County, Texas has an effective property tax rate of 1.77%, which is 86% higher than the national average of 0.95%. On a home valued at $294,100, homeowners pay approximately $5,211 per year in property taxes. Tarrant County ranks #11 out of 250 counties in Texas for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$5,211

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$294,100

2023 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

6.36%

Median income: $81,905

State Rank📍

#11

of 250 counties in TX

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$5,903

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$3,844

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Tarrant County pay on average $2,059 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Tarrant County Compares

Tarrant County
1.77%
Texas Average
1.58%
National Average
0.95%

Top Counties in Texas

El Paso
2.09%
Fort Bend
1.99%
McMullen
1.99%
Mitchell
1.96%
Sherman
1.95%
Willacy
1.91%
Knox
1.86%
Webb
1.85%

Historical Property Tax Trends

YearMedian TaxMedian Home ValueEffective Rate
2019$3,795$188,5002.01%
2020$4,066$209,6001.94%
2021$4,396$229,2001.92%
2022$4,911$269,4001.82%
2023$5,211$294,1001.77%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Texas Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Tarrant 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

$5,310

$443/month · Rate: 1.77%

Quick Facts

Population2,135,743
Owner-Occupied55.2%
National Rank#179 of 3,133
Median Income$81,905

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.