Harrison County Property Taxes
Harrison County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
17.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$151/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.02%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$178,200
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,498
$208/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,168
$97/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#45
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Harrison County, Texas
Harrison County offers among lowest taxes nationwide
Harrison County's effective tax rate of 1.016% ranks among the lowest in America, more than 40% below the national median of 1.80%. The median property tax of $1,811 is 33% below the national median of $2,690, delivering exceptional value for homeowners.
Texas's most tax-friendly county examined
At 1.016%, Harrison County has the lowest effective tax rate among these eight Texas counties, sitting 20% below the state average of 1.276%. This makes it one of Texas's most affordable regions for property taxation.
Cheapest option in east Texas and beyond
Harrison County's 1.016% rate beats all seven other counties in this comparison, undercutting the second-lowest (Hardeman's 1.183%) by nearly 14%. For homeowners seeking minimal tax burden, Harrison is the clear winner.
Just $1,811 per year on median homes
The median Harrison County home valued at $178,200 carries only $1,811 in annual property taxes—the lowest absolute amount among these eight counties. Even accounting for mortgage deductions, the bill reaches just $2,498, substantially below both state and national norms.
Even low-tax counties have overassessed homes
Don't assume Harrison County's low rates mean your specific property is fairly valued—assessments vary widely within any county. Request your property appraisal and compare it to recent arm's-length sales; if it's too high, file a formal protest with no cost or penalty.
How Harrison County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Harrison County
1.02%
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.