Bexar County Property Tax Calculator
In Bexar County, as across Texas, there's no state income tax to lean on, so property tax carries a heavier share of funding schools and local government — and the Bexar Appraisal District sets the values that determine your bill. Local taxing units then each apply their own rate to that appraised figure. Select Bexar County up top, punch in a home value, and preview the math right away.
Annual Property Tax
$4,077Monthly (Escrow)
$340Effective Rate
1.55%Bexar County's effective rate (1.55%) is 11% higher than the Texas average (1.40%).
Edit inputs ↑Bexar County Effective Rate
1.55%
Vs. Texas Average
11% higher
Texas National Rank
#7 of 51
1 = highest statewide rate
County Median Home Value
$262,200
Estimated Annual Tax (Median Home)
$4,077
Monthly Equivalent
$340
Property tax in Bexar County, Texas
- The Bexar Appraisal District appraises property each year, and overlapping taxing units — county, city, school district — each set their own rate.
- A formal protest goes before the appraisal review board for owners who think the district's figure runs high.
- An owner-occupied home benefits from the homestead exemption, which trims taxable value and caps how much the appraised figure can grow each year.
- With no state income tax anywhere in Texas, property tax plus sales tax carry a bigger share of funding local government than they would elsewhere.
Other large Texas counties
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 1.50% | $276,600 |
| Travis County | 1.31% | $523,000 |
| Collin County | 1.48% | $475,600 |
| Dallas County | 1.44% | $303,000 |
| Tarrant County | 1.54% | $323,900 |
| El Paso County | 1.80% | $180,400 |
| Fort Bend County | 1.77% | $374,500 |
| Brazoria County | 1.69% | $301,600 |
| Mitchell County | 1.68% | $85,800 |
| Hidalgo County | 1.63% | $140,900 |
See property tax across every county in Texas at the Texas property tax calculator , or check your Texas income tax with the Texas income tax calculator .
Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in Bexar County?
The Bexar Appraisal District figures out your property's appraised value, and each taxing unit covering your address levies its own separate charge, with the pieces combined into a single annual statement. No countywide flat rate exists — it's a sum of local levies.
How do I protest my Bexar County appraisal?
A protest goes to the Bexar Appraisal District before the date printed on your notice; comparable sales data works whether you settle it informally or take it to a formal hearing before the review board.
Does Bexar County offer a homestead exemption?
Yes — a homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of an owner-occupied primary residence in Bexar County and limits how fast its appraised value can climb each year under Texas law.
How does Bexar County fund services without a state income tax?
Property tax and sales tax do most of the heavy lifting, since Texas collects no state income tax at all — which is a large part of why getting your appraised value right, and claiming any exemptions you qualify for, matters so much.
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