What property tax will you actually pay at that address?
Rates change at every county line and every school district boundary. TaxByAddress puts the effective rate, the median bill, the due dates, the exemptions you can claim and the appeal deadline for each county on one page, and estimates your bill before you buy.
The 12 highest property tax rates by state
| State | Effective rate | Median annual bill | Median home value | Bills due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2.23% | $9,541 | $427,600 | Paid in four installments due February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. Late taxes can accrue interest of up to 8% on the first $1,500 owed and 18% on the amount above $1,500 |
| Illinois | 2.07% | $5,189 | $250,500 | Two installments, typically due June 1 and September 1 (Cook County: March 1 and August 1, often delayed) |
| Connecticut | 1.92% | $6,575 | $343,200 | |
| New Hampshire | 1.77% | $6,505 | $367,200 | |
| Vermont | 1.71% | $4,956 | $290,500 | |
| New York | 1.60% | $6,450 | $403,000 | In most communities school tax bills are mailed in early September and county and town tax bills in early January. Payment deadlines vary by school district and municipality, and some downstate counties and cities run different calendars |
| Texas | 1.58% | $4,111 | $260,400 | Bills mailed October; due January 31 of the following year |
| Wisconsin | 1.51% | $3,746 | $247,400 | |
| Nebraska | 1.50% | $3,350 | $223,800 | |
| Iowa | 1.43% | $2,795 | $195,900 | |
| Ohio | 1.36% | $2,712 | $199,200 | |
| Pennsylvania | 1.35% | $3,241 | $240,500 |