Brooks County, TX property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Brooks County is 1.26%, below the Texas median of 1.58% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,042 a year on a home worth $82,700.
- Effective rate
- 1.26%
- Median annual bill
- $1,042
- Median home value
- $82,700
- Rank in Texas
- 119of 245
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,520 | $210 |
| $300,000 | $3,780 | $315 |
| $400,000 | $5,040 | $420 |
| $500,000 | $6,300 | $525 |
| $750,000 | $9,450 | $788 |
| $1,000,000 | $12,600 | $1,050 |
Brooks County compared with Texas and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks County | 1.26% | $1,042 | $82,700 |
| Texas median | 1.58% | $4,111 | $260,400 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Texas statewide: School districts must grant a $100,000 residence homestead exemption (Tax Code 11.13(b)), and homestead appraised value growth is capped at 10% a year. Owners who are 65 or older or disabled get a further $10,000 school exemption and a school tax ceiling. Apply with the county appraisal district; the general deadline is April 30.
Due dates and payment
Texas statewide: bills mailed October; due January 31 of the following year. Confirm the local schedule with the Brooks County tax office.
Appealing your assessment
File a protest with the appraisal review board by May 15 or within 30 days of the appraisal notice, whichever is later. Bring recent sales of comparable homes, photos of condition issues, and any error in the record such as square footage or lot size. How to appeal, step by step.
How Texas assesses value
100% of appraised market value, set annually by the county appraisal district.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value. Rules: Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Exemptions and Appraisal Protests.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Brooks County, TX?
The median effective property tax rate in Brooks County is 1.26% of home value, below the Texas median of 1.58% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,042 a year on a median home value of $82,700 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Brooks County?
About $5,040 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.26%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
When are property taxes due in Brooks County?
Texas statewide: bills mailed October; due January 31 of the following year. Check the Brooks County tax office for the exact local dates.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Brooks County?
File a protest with the appraisal review board by May 15 or within 30 days of the appraisal notice, whichever is later. Appeals in Texas start with the county assessor or appraisal review board.
How does Brooks County compare with the rest of Texas?
Brooks County ranks 119 of 245 Texas counties by effective rate. The Texas median is 1.58% and the median bill is $4,111.