Lavaca County Property Taxes

Lavaca County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

4.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$176/mo escrow

#29 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.96%

vs. Texas Avg4.1% below
vs. National Avg21.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$220,900

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,791

$233/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,683

$140/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#29

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Lavaca County, Texas

Lavaca County taxes run below U.S. average

Lavaca County's effective tax rate of 0.957% sits slightly above the national median of 0.84%, placing it in the lower-moderate range nationally. Its median annual tax of $2,113 remains well below the national median of $2,690, benefiting from a favorable rate applied to a reasonably valued median home of $220,900.

Below Texas's typical tax burden

Lavaca County's 0.957% effective rate falls notably below the Texas state average of 1.276%, making it one of the more tax-friendly counties in the state. Its median annual tax of $2,113 trails the state median of $2,193, combining favorable rates with moderate property values.

One of the lowest-taxing in the region

Lavaca County's 0.957% rate rivals Lamar County (0.951%) and Lee County (0.969%) as among the lowest in this comparison, substantially undercutting Knox County (1.862%) and La Salle County (1.561%). This positions Lavaca as genuinely tax-competitive regionally.

Annual Lavaca County property taxes

On Lavaca County's median home value of $220,900, expect annual property taxes of approximately $2,113. Adding mortgage escrow raises the total to roughly $2,791 per year.

Verify your assessment annually

Lavaca County's favorable rates make it an attractive place to live, but homeowners should still confirm their assessments align with fair market value. A routine appraisal review takes little time and ensures you're not subsidizing others through overassessment.

How Lavaca County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Lavaca County$2,113
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Lavaca County

0.96%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lavaca County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Lavaca County, Texas is 0.96%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Lavaca County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lavaca County is $2,113. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,791, while those without a mortgage pay $1,683.
How does Lavaca County compare to the Texas average?
Lavaca County's effective tax rate of 0.96% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Lavaca County is $2,113, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Lavaca County, Texas?
The median home value in Lavaca County, Texas is $220,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Lavaca County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Lavaca County's effective property tax rate of 0.96% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $2,113 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Lavaca County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Lavaca County ranks #29 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.96% and median annual tax of $2,113, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.