Tarrant County Property Tax Calculator
Tarrant County residents pay property tax the Texas way: since the state collects no income tax, local funding for schools and services leans on property values assessed by the Tarrant Appraisal District each year. Every taxing unit covering an address bills its own separate charge on top of that value. The calculator above covers Tarrant County; add a home value to see a projected annual bill.
Annual Property Tax
$4,972Monthly (Escrow)
$414Effective Rate
1.54%Tarrant County's effective rate (1.54%) is 9% higher than the Texas average (1.40%).
Edit inputs ↑Tarrant County Effective Rate
1.54%
Vs. Texas Average
9% higher
Texas National Rank
#7 of 51
1 = highest statewide rate
County Median Home Value
$323,900
Estimated Annual Tax (Median Home)
$4,972
Monthly Equivalent
$414
Property tax in Tarrant County, Texas
- The Tarrant Appraisal District values property annually, with the county, cities, school districts, and any special districts each applying a separate rate.
- An owner who thinks the appraisal district overshot the market has a formal protest route through the appraisal review board.
- Filing for a homestead exemption on an owner-occupied home cuts what's taxable and slows how fast the appraised figure is allowed to climb each year.
- Texas's reliance on property tax in place of a state income tax is a big part of why appraised value matters so much here.
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 |
| 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 Tarrant County?
The Tarrant Appraisal District sets an appraised value for your property, and each taxing unit that covers your address — school district, city, county, or special district — charges its own separate rate. The statement you receive combines all of those pieces.
How do I protest my Tarrant County appraisal?
Submit a protest to the Tarrant Appraisal District ahead of the deadline on your valuation notice, and come prepared with comparable sales for either an informal meeting or a formal hearing before the review board.
Does Tarrant County offer a homestead exemption?
Yes — Texas's homestead exemption reduces taxable value on an owner-occupied primary residence and limits annual appraised-value growth on that home, both of which help cap bill increases over time.
Why does Tarrant County rely so heavily on property tax?
Texas leans on property tax more heavily than most states precisely because it skips a state income tax, so the burden of funding local schools and services falls more on appraised values and rates here.
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