Hays County, TX Property Tax Calculator
Hays County homeowners pay a median $6,649 a year in property tax, 1.66% of a median $399,800 home: above Texas's 1.49% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Hays County by home value, at 1.66%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,326 | $277 |
| $300,000 | $4,989 | $416 |
| $400,000 | $6,652 | $554 |
| $500,000 | $8,315 | $693 |
| $750,000 | $12,473 | $1,039 |
| $1,000,000 | $16,630 | $1,386 |
Hays County against Texas and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hays County | 1.66% | $6,649 | $399,800 | $89,097 |
| 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 Hays 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 Hays County?
The effective rate is 1.66%: a median $6,649 a year on a median $399,800 home. That's the 6th highest of the 71 Texas counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Hays County?
About $6,652 a year, $554 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Hays 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 Hays 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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