Delta County Property Taxes
Delta County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
33.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$121/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.97%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$149,400
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,052
$171/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,023
$85/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#33
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Delta County, Texas
Delta's low rate puts it in lowest 15%
Delta County's 0.98% effective tax rate is just 13% above the national median of 0.87%, making it among the most tax-friendly counties nationwide. The median property tax of $1,456 is roughly half the national median of $2,690, even for homes worth $149,400.
Among Texas's lowest-taxing counties
Delta County ranks in the bottom quarter of Texas counties by effective tax rate at 0.98%, substantially below the state average of 1.28%. Homeowners pay $1,456 in median taxes—34% less than the statewide median of $2,193.
One of North Texas's best tax deals
Among nearby counties, Delta (0.98%) undercuts Dallas (1.68%), Denton (1.72%), and most regional competitors. Only a handful of rural Northeast Texas counties rival Delta's tax efficiency.
Median home costs just $1,456 yearly
A Delta County home valued at $149,400 generates only $1,456 in annual property taxes at the 0.98% rate. This favorable burden reflects the county's lean municipal structure and agricultural-based economy.
Even low assessments can be appealed
Even in tax-friendly counties like Delta, some homeowners face overassessed properties, particularly recent home sales or renovations. A free appraisal review from Delta County's appraisal district could confirm your home's fair market value and prevent overpaying.
How Delta County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Delta County
0.97%
Effective rate
Texas Avg
1.28%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.