Balcones Heights vs Kirby: Property Tax Comparison

Effective rates for Balcones Heights and Kirby are essentially the same in our dataset (0.604% for 2025). Both towns sit within Bexar County and our dataset doesn't yet publish a distinct municipal effective rate at the town level. For a more granular comparison, use the calculator with the actual assessed values and total millage for a specific address in each town.

Both Balcones Heights and Kirby carry an effective property tax rate of 0.604% (2025) in our dataset. The effective rate reflects the ratio of the typical residential bill to median home value across all overlapping taxing jurisdictions — for towns where our dataset doesn't yet publish a distinct municipal figure, both show the same county-level rate.

Median home values are higher in Balcones Heights ($199,500, 2024) than in Kirby ($165,500, 2024). A higher home value raises the absolute tax bill even when effective rates are similar.

Yes. Property owners in Bexar County, Texas can appeal their assessment through the county board of taxation if they believe their assessed value is higher than the property's current market value. A successful appeal can reduce your assessed value and lower your annual tax bill. Deadlines and procedures vary — contact the Bexar County tax assessor's office for current filing dates.

Data on this page is sourced from publicly available government records including state tax authority publications and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. Effective rates and average bills may reflect county-level data where municipality-level figures are not published. All figures are for planning and comparison only — verify current rates with your local assessor.