Harris County, TX Property Tax Calculator
Harris County homeowners pay a median $4,489 a year in property tax, 1.62% of a median $276,600 home: above Texas's 1.49% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Harris County by home value, at 1.62%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,246 | $271 |
| $300,000 | $4,869 | $406 |
| $400,000 | $6,492 | $541 |
| $500,000 | $8,115 | $676 |
| $750,000 | $12,173 | $1,014 |
| $1,000,000 | $16,230 | $1,353 |
Harris County against Texas and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 1.62% | $4,489 | $276,600 | $74,983 |
| Texas | 1.49% | $4,232 | $283,800 | $78,476 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Harris County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Harris County?
The effective rate is 1.62%: a median $4,489 a year on a median $276,600 home. That's the 10th highest of the 71 Texas counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Harris County?
About $6,492 a year, $541 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Harris County compare with the rest of Texas?
Its rate is above the state's 1.49%. Across Texas, covered counties range from 0.83% to 2.03%.
How do I lower my Harris County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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