Fort Worth is in Tarrant County, Texas's third most populous county. Compare property tax rates, calculate your bill, and see how Fort Worth compares to Texas and U.S. averages.
Effective Rate
1.77%
Median Home Value
$294,100
Median Tax Bill
$5,211
Tax on $400K Home
$7,088
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Fort Worth, Texas has an effective property tax rate of 1.77%. This is calculated as median property taxes paid divided by median home value in Tarrant County, based on U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 data.
Fort Worth's effective rate of 1.77% compares to Texas's state average of 1.63%. This is higher than the state average.
The median home value in Tarrant County (which includes Fort Worth) is $294,100, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
Property tax due dates vary by Texas county. Tarrant County typically follows Texas state guidelines. Check with the county tax collector for exact deadlines.
Property tax in Fort Worth is calculated by multiplying your home's assessed value by the local effective tax rate (currently 1.77%). Exemptions like homestead, senior, or veteran exemptions may reduce your taxable value.