Hays County Property Taxes
Hays County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
191.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$535/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.73%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$371,400
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$6,694
$558/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$5,641
$470/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#233
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Hays County, Texas
Hays taxes rank high nationally
At 1.729%, Hays County's effective tax rate outpaces the national median of 1.199%, placing it in the 73rd percentile—meaning most American counties tax property less aggressively. Homeowners here pay $6,420 annually on a median home valued at $371,400, compared to the national median tax of just $2,690.
Third-highest rate in Texas
Hays County ranks among the highest-taxing counties in Texas at 1.729%, well above the state average of 1.276%. The median property tax of $6,420 nearly triples the state average of $2,193, reflecting both higher home values and aggressive tax collection.
Stands out among regional peers
Neighboring counties tax at significantly lower rates: Hood County (1.152%), Henderson County (0.981%), and Hopkins County (1.073%) all charge roughly one-third less. Hays's 1.729% rate makes it the clear outlier in Central Texas, driven by strong suburban demand and rising home valuations.
What $371,400 home costs annually
A median-priced home in Hays County generates $6,420 in annual property taxes under standard conditions, or $6,694 if financed with a mortgage. That's roughly $535 per month in property taxes alone—a significant burden for homeowners in this fast-growing Austin suburb.
Challenge your assessment
With tax rates this high, overassessment is common—many Hays County homeowners pay on inflated property valuations. Consider requesting a professional appraisal and filing a formal appeal if your assessed value doesn't match current market comparables; successful challenges have saved residents thousands annually.
How Hays County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hays County
1.73%
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.