San Antonio, Bexar County TX Property Tax Calculator
Planning estimate (not official tax data)
Town at a glance — latest available data by source
- Effective tax rate: 0.54% (2025)
- Median home value: $235,700 (2024)
- Compared to county: Higher
- Recent trend: ↓ 3.0% (2021–2025)
Based on the most recent finalized tax data, San Antonio homeowners paid relatively higher property taxes compared to the Bexar County average. While home values in the area remain modest. Tax levels have fallen since 2021, decreasing by roughly 3.0% over 5 years. Home value estimates use the latest available Census data (2024).
Data as of latest available year by source — Tax rates updated through 2025 where available • Sources: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (retrieved 2026-04-05); U.S. Census Bureau (retrieved 2026-04-05) Methodology
Overview
Effective tax rate for San Antonio is 0.54% (tax year 2025). Use methodology for how this rate is defined in Texas.
Municipal and school budgets affect what you owe; selecting this municipality in the calculator aligns the estimate with published rates we store for it.
How San Antonio compares
Comparisons are for planning only and depend on which metrics your state publishes at town level.
- vs Bexar County
San Antonio is above the county comparison baseline for effective rate, using the latest values in our dataset.
Estimate property taxes
Use the calculator below with your home value. Estimates are for planning only—verify with your local assessor.
Property tax exemptions in Texas affecting San Antonio
Programs below are state-defined; they may affect taxes in San Antonio differently than this planning estimate. Use “Exemptions and tax relief” in the calculator when you want to try simplified adjustments we support.
The calculator above can include simplified Texas relief where marked “Included in estimate.” Other programs may lower your actual bill or provide refunds but are not subtracted automatically in this tool.
- Homestead (estimate)
Reduces estimated taxable value by a statewide general homestead amount before applying the selected total tax rate. Does not include optional local exemptions or district-by-district splits.
Included in estimateSimplifiedState-defined - Over 65 / school tax limits
Texas offers additional benefits for qualifying homeowners (including school district tax transfers and limitations). Outcomes depend on your taxing units, prior years, and application — not suitable for a single universal adjustment here.
Not directly includedState-defined - Disabled veteran
Disability rating tiers and exemption amounts vary widely. We do not approximate veteran exemptions in the calculator.
Not directly includedState-defined
Eligibility and amounts vary by property and locality in Texas.
Enter property information and click "Calculate Property Tax" to see results
How to estimate property taxes in San Antonio
- Enter your home value (or a value you want to stress-test).
- Keep San Antonio selected in Bexar County so municipal and county rate rules match this place.
- Review annual and monthly estimates, then confirm with local officials if you need an official bill.
Actual taxes depend on assessed or appraised taxable value, exemptions, caps, and published rates for your taxing units. Methodology.
Trend context
Historical trend — San Antonio
San Antonio (effective tax rate). Planning and comparison only; definitions follow published sources.
San Antonio Property Tax FAQ
Common questions about property taxes in San Antonio, Bexar County
Rates depend on the taxing units that apply to your address (county, city, school districts, etc.). Our calculator uses published rates for San Antonio where available in our dataset—pick this municipality so the estimate matches that published unit rate. This state’s public data in our tool emphasizes effective rates rather than average tax bills at town level.
Sources
This page provides estimates for planning and comparison only. Actual property tax bills depend on official assessments, exemptions, and local decisions. Data as of latest available year by source — tax rates updated through 2025 where available. Verify with your local assessor.
Texas Comptroller–style taxing-unit rates and other public sources where cited. Methodology.