| # | County | Eff. Rate | Median Bill | Trend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bexar County14 towns | 1.73%(2024) | $4,535(2024) | ||
| 02 | Tarrant County14 towns | 1.65%(2024) | $5,334(2024) | ||
| 03 | Harris County7 towns | 1.62%(2024) | $4,489(2024) | ||
| 04 | Dallas County15 towns | 1.58%(2024) | $4,798(2024) | ||
| 05 | Collin County10 towns | 1.58%(2024) | $7,521(2024) | ||
| 06 | Travis County9 towns | 1.48%(2024) | $7,727(2024) |
Planning estimates only — individual bills depend on local assessments and exemptions.
FAQ
- What does an effective property tax rate mean?
- An effective property tax rate is a percentage used for comparison across places. Your actual bill depends on your assessed value, exemptions, and local levy.
- Why do rates differ across municipalities in the same county?
- Municipal, school district, and special district budgets vary, and each locality sets its own levy rate based on its assessed value base.
- Are these rates official?
- Rates are derived from publicly available sources and labeled by year, but this site provides planning estimates only — always verify with your local assessor.