Harris County, TX property tax
Tax year 2025 · updated 2026-09-20 · Source: Census ACS 2023 5-year, HCAD
The median effective property tax rate in Harris County is 1.77%, above the Texas median of 1.63% and above the national median of 0.99%. The median homeowner pays $4,210 a year. Bills are due January 31; penalties and interest begin February 1.
- Effective rate
- 1.77%
- Median annual bill
- $4,210
- Median home value
- $238,000
- Appeal deadline
- May 15, or 30 days after the notice date
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,540 | $295 |
| $300,000 | $5,310 | $443 |
| $400,000 | $7,080 | $590 |
| $500,000 | $8,850 | $738 |
| $750,000 | $13,275 | $1,106 |
| $1,000,000 | $17,700 | $1,475 |
Exemptions in Harris County
| Exemption | What it does |
|---|---|
| Residence homestead | $100,000 off school taxes, 20% off county and Harris Health taxes, 10% appraisal cap. |
| Over-65 or disabled | Additional $10,000 school exemption and a school tax ceiling; county adds $275,000 for over-65. |
Texas statewide: General residence homestead exemption of $100,000 from school district taxes, plus a 10% annual cap on appraised value growth for homesteads. Additional $10,000 for age 65+ or disabled.
Due dates and payment
Due January 31; penalties and interest begin February 1.
Appealing your assessment
May 15, or 30 days after the notice date. Appeals are filed with the Harris Central Appraisal District. Bring recent sales of comparable homes, photos of condition issues, and any error in the record (square footage, lot size, features). Protest by May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice, whichever is later.
How Texas assesses value
100% of appraised market value, set annually by the county appraisal district.
Sources: Census ACS 2023 5-year, HCAD; Texas Comptroller, Census ACS 2023 5-year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Harris County, TX?
The median effective rate in Harris County is 1.77% of home value, above the Texas median of 1.63%. The median bill is $4,210 on a median home value of $238,000.
When are Harris County property taxes due?
Due January 31; penalties and interest begin February 1. Bills are issued by the county tax office; assessments come from the Harris Central Appraisal District.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Harris County?
About $7,080 per year at the median effective rate of 1.77%, before exemptions. Your exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel.
What is the deadline to appeal a Harris County assessment?
May 15, or 30 days after the notice date. File with the Harris Central Appraisal District; see the appeals section above for what to bring.