Collin County Property Tax Calculator
Collin County, part of the fast-growing Dallas-Fort Worth area, funds schools and local government through property tax since Texas has no state income tax. The Collin Central Appraisal District sets appraised values each year, and every taxing unit covering an address layers its own charge on top. The estimator above supports Collin County; add a value and watch the projection populate.
Annual Property Tax
$7,034Monthly (Escrow)
$586Effective Rate
1.48%Collin County's effective rate (1.48%) is 5% higher than the Texas average (1.40%).
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1.48%
Vs. Texas Average
5% higher
Texas National Rank
#7 of 51
1 = highest statewide rate
County Median Home Value
$475,600
Estimated Annual Tax (Median Home)
$7,034
Monthly Equivalent
$586
Property tax in Collin County, Texas
- The Collin Central Appraisal District appraises property annually; school districts, cities, and the county each set a separate rate applied to that value.
- Owners who believe the assessed figure runs high can bring a formal protest before the appraisal review board for a second look.
- The homestead exemption cuts taxable value for an owner-occupied home and puts a lid on how fast its appraised figure can rise annually.
- Collin County's rapid growth has kept new-construction appraisals and exemption filings a regular part of the local tax cycle.
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 |
| Dallas County | 1.44% | $303,000 |
| Tarrant County | 1.54% | $323,900 |
| Bexar County | 1.55% | $262,200 |
| 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 Collin County?
The Collin Central Appraisal District figures your property's value each year, and every taxing unit covering your address — school district, city, county, or a special district — layers on its own separate charge. Combined, those pieces make up your total statement.
How do I protest my Collin County appraisal?
A protest goes to the Collin Central Appraisal District ahead of the date on your notice; support it with comparable sales at an informal review or, if that fails, a formal hearing before the review board.
Does Collin County offer a homestead exemption?
Yes — filing the homestead exemption cuts what a Collin County owner-occupant owes and puts a statutory lid on how fast the appraised figure can climb annually.
Is property tax rising fast in Collin County?
Rapid growth across the Dallas-Fort Worth area has kept appraised values moving in many neighborhoods, though a homestead exemption's annual growth cap helps shield existing owner-occupants from the sharpest swings. New buyers typically start from a fresh, current-market appraisal.
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