Travis County Property Tax Calculator
Travis County — home to Austin — funds much of its local government through property tax, since Texas collects no state income tax. The Travis Central Appraisal District sets appraised values annually, and rapid growth in the area has made getting that valuation right, and knowing your exemptions, especially consequential for homeowners. Drop Travis County into the calculator above along with a home value for an instant read.
Annual Property Tax
$6,872Monthly (Escrow)
$573Effective Rate
1.31%Travis County's effective rate (1.31%) is 6% lower than the Texas average (1.40%).
Edit inputs ↑Travis County Effective Rate
1.31%
Vs. Texas Average
6% lower
Texas National Rank
#7 of 51
1 = highest statewide rate
County Median Home Value
$523,000
Estimated Annual Tax (Median Home)
$6,872
Monthly Equivalent
$573
Property tax in Travis County, Texas
- The Travis Central Appraisal District values property each year; the county, city of Austin, school district, and other units each set their own rate.
- A formal protest goes to the appraisal review board for any owner who thinks their figure is out of step with the market.
- An owner-occupied home that files for the homestead exemption sees its taxable value drop and its appraised-value growth capped year over year.
- Fast population and price growth around Austin has made Travis County appraisals a frequent source of protests in recent years.
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 |
| Collin County | 1.48% | $475,600 |
| 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 Travis County?
The Travis Central Appraisal District figures your property's appraised value, and every taxing unit that covers your address — the school district, city of Austin or another municipality, the county, plus any special district — layers on its own charge. Rapid local growth means appraised values here can shift quickly year to year.
How do I protest my Travis County appraisal?
File your protest with the Travis Central Appraisal District before the date on your valuation notice, and bring comparable recent sales to an informal meeting or, if needed, a formal review board hearing.
Does Travis County offer a homestead exemption?
Yes — filing for the Texas homestead exemption knocks down what's taxable on an owner-occupied home in Travis County and slows how fast its appraised figure can rise year to year.
Why do so many Travis County homeowners protest their appraisal?
The Austin area's rapid growth has pushed appraised values up quickly in some years, and with no state income tax to fall back on, Texas leans hard on accurate appraisals to fund local government — which makes protesting an overstated value worth the effort for many owners.
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