Travis County, TX property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Travis County is 1.54%, below the Texas median of 1.58% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $7,487 a year on a home worth $487,600.
- Effective rate
- 1.54%
- Median annual bill
- $7,487
- Median home value
- $487,600
- Rank in Texas
- 47of 245
Median annual bill divided by median home value, Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,080 | $257 |
| $300,000 | $4,620 | $385 |
| $400,000 | $6,160 | $513 |
| $500,000 | $7,700 | $642 |
| $750,000 | $11,550 | $963 |
| $1,000,000 | $15,400 | $1,283 |
Travis County property tax rate by year, 2021 to 2025
Travis County adopted a 2025 tax rate of $0.375845 per $100 of taxable value, up from $0.344445 in 2024 and $0.357365 in 2021. That is $376 of county tax for every $100,000 of taxable value; cities, school districts and special districts levy their own rates on top.
| Year | Adopted county rate | No-new-revenue rate | Voter-approval rate | County tax per $100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.375845 | $0.686304 | $0.751690 | $376 |
| 2024 | $0.344445 | $0.604784 | $0.638890 | $344 |
| 2023 | $0.304655 | $0.586376 | $0.609310 | $305 |
| 2022 | $0.318239 | $0.295397 | $0.318239 | $318 |
| 2021 | $0.357365 | $0.346859 | $0.357365 | $357 |
City tax rates in Travis County
| City | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin * | $0.574017 | $0.4776 | $0.4458 | $0.4627 | $0.5410 |
| Bee Cave | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 |
| Briarcliff | $0.0759 | $0.0691 | $0.0680 | $0.0738 | $0.1180 |
| Cedar Park * | $0.3600 | $0.3630 | $0.3700 | $0.3900 | $0.4320 |
| Creedmoor | $0.4500 | $0.4190 | $0.4500 | $0.5010 | $0.2753 |
| Elgin * | $0.619296 | $0.5700 | $0.498237 | $0.544664 | $0.589977 |
| Jonestown | $0.3981 | $0.3925 | $0.3905 | $0.4190 | $0.5188 |
| Lago Vista | $0.4200 | $0.4231 | $0.4139 | $0.4283 | $0.6070 |
| Lakeway | $0.169640 | $0.1598 | $0.1440 | $0.1290 | $0.1545 |
| Leander * | $0.417282 | $0.417282 | $0.417282 | $0.432325 | $0.479699 |
| Manor | $0.8537 | $0.8537 | $0.6789 | $0.7470 | $0.7827 |
| Mustang Ridge * | $0.270775 | $0.2388 | $0.2652 | $0.3112 | $0.3882 |
| Pflugerville * | $0.5350 | $0.5428 | $0.5362 | $0.4813 | $0.4863 |
| Point Venture | $0.085828 | $0.085828 | $0.085828 | $0.090916 | $0.1110 |
| Rollingwood | $0.202039 | $0.2058 | $0.1917 | $0.1796 | $0.2193 |
| Round Rock * | $0.3720 | $0.3600 | $0.3420 | $0.3420 | $0.3970 |
| San Leanna | $0.2498 | $0.2498 | $0.2498 | $0.2498 | $0.2498 |
| Village of the Hills | $0.0920 | $0.0936 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 |
| Volente | $0.0778 | $0.0791 | $0.0723 | $0.0700 | $0.0864 |
| Webberville | $0.150530 | $0.1678 | $0.1700 | $0.1715 | $0.2185 |
| West Lake Hills | $0.176783 | $0.1786 | $0.1786 | $0.1504 | $0.0786 |
School district tax rates in Travis County
| School district | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin ISD | $0.9252 | $0.9505 | $0.8595 | $0.9966 | $1.0617 |
| Coupland ISD * | $1.1922 | $1.1969 | $1.1692 | $0.949708 | $1.005851 |
| Del Valle ISD | $0.9489 | $0.9969 | $1.0028 | $1.1846 | $1.2020 |
| Dripping Springs ISD * | $1.1052 | $1.1052 | $1.1075 | $1.2929 | $1.3103 |
| Eanes ISD | $0.8322 | $0.8855 | $0.8880 | $1.0046 | $1.0608 |
| Elgin ISD * | $1.2234 | $1.2234 | $1.2257 | $1.4111 | $1.4285 |
| Hays CISD * | $1.1546 | $1.1546 | $1.1569 | $1.3423 | $1.3597 |
| Johnson City ISD * | $0.8608 | $0.8608 | $0.8631 | $1.0485 | $1.0659 |
| Lago Vista ISD | $1.0169 | $1.0169 | $1.0192 | $1.1846 | $1.2020 |
| Lake Travis ISD | $1.0397 | $1.0656 | $1.0741 | $1.2121 | $1.2301 |
| Leander ISD * | $1.0869 | $1.0869 | $1.1087 | $1.2746 | $1.3370 |
| Manor ISD | $1.0814 | $1.0814 | $1.0861 | $1.3520 | $1.3520 |
| Marble Falls ISD * | $0.8855 | $0.8855 | $0.8878 | $1.0732 | $1.1148 |
| Pflugerville ISD * | $1.1069 | $1.1069 | $1.1092 | $1.2646 | $1.3880 |
| Round Rock ISD * | $0.8931 | $0.8931 | $0.9190 | $1.0626 | $1.1336 |
102 special districts (utility, emergency services, water, hospital or college districts) also tax property in parts of Travis County (2024 list), each adding its own rate inside its boundaries. Rates are as reported by the appraisal district; a rate changed later, for example by an election, may not appear here, so confirm with the Travis County tax office.
Property tax rates by city in Travis County
Among the 13 places listed, Elgin city has the highest median effective rate at 2.03% and Shady Hollow CDP the lowest at 1.08%, against 1.54% for the county as a whole.
| Place | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin city * | 1.52% | $7,801 | $512,700 | 967,862 |
| Round Rock city * | 1.66% | $6,381 | $383,700 | 124,288 |
| Cedar Park city * | 1.87% | $8,860 | $474,800 | 77,474 |
| Leander city * | 1.90% | $8,925 | $470,700 | 67,880 |
| Pflugerville city * | 1.82% | $6,445 | $354,900 | 65,162 |
| Lakeway city | 1.38% | $9,603 | $695,400 | 19,130 |
| Manor city | 1.91% | $6,392 | $333,800 | 16,917 |
| Wells Branch CDP | 1.66% | $6,109 | $368,500 | 14,156 |
| Hornsby Bend CDP | 1.35% | $3,753 | $279,000 | 12,021 |
| Elgin city * | 2.03% | $5,432 | $267,900 | 10,996 |
| Lago Vista city | 1.61% | $6,129 | $380,200 | 9,341 |
| Bee Cave city | 1.33% | $9,282 | $699,100 | 8,861 |
| Shady Hollow CDP | 1.08% | $6,963 | $644,300 | 5,821 |
Travis County compared with Texas and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis County | 1.54% | $7,487 | $487,600 |
| Texas median | 1.58% | $4,111 | $260,400 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Travis County compared with neighboring counties
Travis County borders 6 counties. Ranked from lowest to highest median effective rate, it places 5 of 7.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanco County | 1.04% | $4,134 | $396,200 |
| Burnet County | 1.13% | $3,495 | $310,500 |
| Caldwell County | 1.33% | $2,871 | $215,600 |
| Bastrop County | 1.51% | $4,077 | $269,500 |
| Travis County | 1.54% | $7,487 | $487,600 |
| Williamson County | 1.71% | $7,079 | $414,600 |
| Hays County | 1.73% | $6,420 | $371,400 |
Texas statewide: School districts must grant a $140,000 residence homestead exemption under Tax Code Section 11.13(b), and any taxing unit may adopt a local option exemption of up to 20 percent of appraised value, with a $5,000 floor. 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 Travis 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. Full Texas rules, exemptions and deadlines.
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. Places: Census place by county reference file. Texas adopted rates: Texas Comptroller, Tax Rates and Levies, 2021 to 2025. Neighbors: Census county adjacency file. Rules: Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Exemptions and Appraisal Protests.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Travis County, TX?
The median effective property tax rate in Travis County is 1.54% of home value, below the Texas median of 1.58% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $7,487 a year on a median home value of $487,600 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Travis County?
About $6,160 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.54%, 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 Travis County?
Texas statewide: bills mailed October; due January 31 of the following year. Check the Travis County tax office for the exact local dates.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Travis County?
File a protest with the appraisal review board by May 15 or within 30 days of the appraisal notice, whichever is later. Full Texas rules are on the Texas page.
What is the Travis County tax rate for 2025?
$0.375845 per $100 of taxable value for the county itself, as reported to the Texas Comptroller. Cities, school districts and special districts add their own rates, so the combined rate depends on the address. This page lists the rate of every city and school district that taxes property in Travis County.
How does Travis County compare with the rest of Texas?
Travis County ranks 47 of 245 Texas counties by effective rate. The Texas median is 1.58% and the median bill is $4,111.