Liberty County Property Taxes

Liberty County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

5.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$174/mo escrow

#127 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.25%

vs. Texas Avg5.1% below
vs. National Avg22.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$167,100

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,881

$240/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,648

$137/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#127

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Liberty County, Texas

Liberty County taxes run lean nationally

At 1.251% effective rate, Liberty County homeowners pay below the national median of $2,690 annually. The county's median tax of $2,091 ranks in the lower half nationally, meaning residents here shoulder less property tax burden than typical Americans.

Near Texas average in the state ranking

Liberty County's 1.251% rate sits just below Texas's state average of 1.276%, placing it in the middle of the pack among all Texas counties. The median tax of $2,091 trails the state median of $2,193 by about $100 annually.

Moderate taxes for Southeast Texas

Liberty County's rate of 1.251% compares favorably to nearby Limestone County (1.187%) and slightly undercuts Lipscomb County (1.363%). Among regional peers, it offers a middle-ground tax burden in the broader Southeast Texas area.

What Liberty County homeowners pay yearly

On a typical home valued at $167,100, Liberty County residents pay about $2,091 annually in property taxes. With mortgage taxes included, that figure rises to roughly $2,881 per year.

Many assessments are open to appeal

Property assessments can be inaccurate—studies suggest up to 20% of homes are overvalued for tax purposes. If your assessment seems high compared to similar homes nearby, you have the right to file a formal appeal with the county appraisal district.

How Liberty County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Liberty County$2,091
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Liberty County

1.25%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Liberty County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Liberty County, Texas is 1.25%. 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 Liberty County?
The median annual property tax payment in Liberty County is $2,091. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,881, while those without a mortgage pay $1,648.
How does Liberty County compare to the Texas average?
Liberty County's effective tax rate of 1.25% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Liberty County is $2,091, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Liberty County, Texas?
The median home value in Liberty County, Texas is $167,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Liberty County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Liberty County's effective property tax rate of 1.25% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $2,091 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Liberty County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Liberty County ranks #127 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.25% and median annual tax of $2,091, it falls in the middle 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.