Harris County Property Taxes
Harris County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
98.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$365/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.72%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$255,000
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$5,134
$428/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,294
$275/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#230
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Harris County, Texas
Harris County taxes run well above national median
Harris County's effective tax rate of 1.718% exceeds the national median of 1.80%, while its median property tax of $4,382 is 63% higher than the national median of $2,690. This significant gap reflects Houston's booming real estate market and higher home values.
Highest-taxing county in this Texas sample
At 1.718%, Harris County has the highest effective tax rate among these eight counties, exceeding the Texas state average of 1.276% by 35%. Only Hansford County's 1.639% comes close, placing Harris clearly at the top of Texas's urban tax burden.
Significantly costlier than surrounding rural areas
Harris County's 1.718% rate vastly exceeds nearby rural counties like Hardin (1.155%) and Harrison (1.016%), reflecting Houston's urbanization and infrastructure demands. A $200,000 home pays roughly $1,100 more annually in Harris than in Hardin County.
Houston homes face hefty $4,382 tax bills
The median Harris County home valued at $255,000 generates a substantial $4,382 annual property tax—more than double the state median of $2,193. With mortgage deductions, the cost climbs to $5,134, making Harris the most expensive county in this group.
Houston homeowners should challenge assessments
Many Harris County properties are assessed above fair market value, particularly in hot neighborhoods where appraisals lag sales data. Scheduling a protest before the April 30th deadline could save thousands, especially in appreciating areas where assessments haven't caught up to recent comps.
How Harris County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Harris County
1.72%
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.