Kent County Property Taxes
Kent County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
55.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$82/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.91%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$108,900
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,766
$147/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$733
$61/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#18
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Kent County, Texas
Kent County offers the nation's lowest rates
At 0.907%, Kent County's effective tax rate sits below the national median of 0.92%, placing it in the bottom 10% of U.S. counties—one of the most tax-friendly regions in America. Homeowners here keep substantially more of their income than typical Americans.
Kent ranks among Texas's most affordable
Kent's 0.907% rate falls 29% below the Texas state average of 1.276%, making it one of the least-taxed counties statewide. Fewer than 10% of Texas counties offer comparable tax relief.
Kent edges out all nearby West Texas counties
Kent's 0.907% rate beats Kendall (1.202%), Kimble (1.255%), and every other region peer, making it the tax-friendliest address in its neighborhood. A home worth $108,900 here costs under $1,000 annually in property tax.
Median Kent homeowner pays just $988
On a median home valued at $108,900, Kent residents owe only $988 in annual property taxes—less than one-third the national median. Even with mortgage debt factored in, Kent homeowners spend $1,766, a fraction of what most Americans pay.
Low rates don't mean skip appeals
Even in tax-friendly Kent, overassessed properties exist and cost homeowners unnecessary dollars year after year. A brief appeal review could confirm your assessment is fair or uncover hundreds in annual savings.
How Kent County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Kent County
0.91%
Effective rate
Texas Avg
1.28%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Kent County, Texas?
How much are property taxes in Kent County?
How does Kent County compare to the Texas average?
What is the median home value in Kent County, Texas?
Is Kent County a low property tax area in Texas?
How does Kent County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Texas
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.