Houston is in Harris County, Texas's most populous county with no state income tax. Compare property tax rates, calculate your bill, and see how Houston compares to Texas and U.S. averages.
Effective Rate
1.72%
Median Home Value
$255,000
Median Tax Bill
$4,381
Tax on $400K Home
$6,872
Calculate Property Tax in Houston
Enter your home value to estimate your annual property tax bill.
Houston, Texas has an effective property tax rate of 1.72%. This is calculated as median property taxes paid divided by median home value in Harris County, based on U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 data.
Houston's effective rate of 1.72% compares to Texas's state average of 1.63%. This is higher than the state average.
The median home value in Harris County (which includes Houston) is $255,000, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
Property tax due dates vary by Texas county. Harris County typically follows Texas state guidelines. Check with the county tax collector for exact deadlines.
Property tax in Houston is calculated by multiplying your home's assessed value by the local effective tax rate (currently 1.72%). Exemptions like homestead, senior, or veteran exemptions may reduce your taxable value.