County Tax Calc
Estimates only — for informational purposes. Texas tax rates vary by county, city, school district, and special district. Verify all figures with your county appraisal district or the Texas Comptroller.

Texas Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your Texas property taxes. Texas appraises at 100% of market value; enter your county's appraised value and your combined tax rate to get an estimate.

The Formula

Annual Tax = Taxable Assessed Value × (Mill Rate ÷ 1,000)

Assessed Value = Market Value × Assessment Ratio (state-specific — see note below)
Mill Rate: 1 mill = $1 per $1,000 of assessed value. Enter your actual rate from your county tax bill.

Texas Property Tax Inputs

Assessment ratio note: Texas appraises at 100% of market value (Tex. Tax Code §23.01). Your taxable value is reduced by any exemptions. Source: Texas Comptroller, comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/ (as of June 2026).

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Pre-filled with Texas's common ratio. Verify on your tax bill.

mills

Enter your actual combined mill rate. The pre-filled value is illustrative only.

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Dollar reduction from assessed value. Check with your county assessor.

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Texas Property Tax — Key Facts

  • No state property tax: All property tax is levied by local governments — counties, cities, school districts, and special districts. Source: Texas Comptroller (June 2026).
  • Appraisal at 100% market value: Required by Tex. Tax Code §23.01. Each county has its own Central Appraisal District (CAD).
  • Homestead exemption: School districts must provide a $100,000 homestead exemption (per 2023 legislation). File with your county CAD.
  • Protest deadline: Property owners may protest their appraised value with their county Appraisal Review Board (ARB), typically by May 15 or 30 days after the notice date.
  • Find your rate: Texas Comptroller county directory links to each county's appraisal district.

Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts — comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax (verified June 2026).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What assessment ratio does Texas use?

Texas appraises property at 100% of market value under Texas Tax Code §23.01. The appraisal district in each county sets the appraised value annually. The taxable value may be reduced by exemptions such as the homestead exemption.

Who sets property tax rates in Texas?

Texas has no state property tax. Local taxing units — counties, cities, school districts, and special districts — each set their own tax rate. Your total tax rate is the sum of all the rates from the taxing units that cover your property. Source: Texas Comptroller, comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/.

What is the Texas homestead exemption?

Homeowners who use their property as their primary residence may qualify for a homestead exemption. The mandatory school district homestead exemption is $100,000 off the appraised value (as of 2023 legislation). County and city homestead exemptions vary. File with your county appraisal district.

How do I find my Texas property tax rate?

Your county appraisal district mails a Notice of Appraised Value each spring. Tax rates are set by each taxing unit in the fall. Contact your county tax assessor-collector or visit your county appraisal district website. The Texas Comptroller's county directory is at comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/.