Borden County Property Taxes

Borden County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

77.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$41/mo escrow

#3 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.47%

vs. Texas Avg77.6% below
vs. National Avg81.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$105,400

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

N/A

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$435

$36/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#3

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Borden County, Texas

Borden's tax rate ranks among America's lowest

Borden County's effective tax rate of 0.468% sits well below the national median of 1.09%, placing it in the bottom 5% of U.S. counties. A typical Borden homeowner pays just $493 annually in property taxes, compared to the national median of $2,690—a difference of over $2,000 per year.

Texas's leanest tax burden among 254 counties

Borden County has one of the lowest effective tax rates in Texas, at 0.468% versus the state average of 1.276%. The median property tax of $493 is roughly 78% lower than Texas's state median of $2,193.

Significantly lower than regional peers

Borden County's 0.468% rate is substantially lighter than neighboring Brewster County (1.224%) and Briscoe County (1.084%), reflecting Borden's unique tax structure. Homeowners here benefit from tax obligations that are a fraction of those in surrounding West Texas counties.

Your median annual tax bill: $493

On a median home valued at $105,400, a typical Borden County homeowner pays approximately $493 per year in property taxes. Homeowners without a mortgage pay closer to $435, while those with mortgages may see that figure adjusted.

Appeal your assessment if overvalued

Even in low-tax Borden County, many homeowners face inflated property valuations. If your home's assessed value seems high, you can file a formal protest with the county appraisal district—a free process that could reduce your tax bill further.

How Borden County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Borden County$493
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Borden County

0.47%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Borden County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Borden County, Texas is 0.47%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Borden County?
The median annual property tax payment in Borden County is $493. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of N/A, while those without a mortgage pay $435.
How does Borden County compare to the Texas average?
Borden County's effective tax rate of 0.47% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Borden County is $493, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Borden County, Texas?
The median home value in Borden County, Texas is $105,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Borden County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Borden County's effective property tax rate of 0.47% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $493 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Borden County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Borden County ranks #3 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.47% and median annual tax of $493, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.