Morris County Property Taxes
Morris County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
41.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$108/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.18%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$110,200
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,090
$174/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,119
$93/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#98
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Morris County, Texas
Morris stays slightly below national average
At 1.178%, Morris County's effective tax rate is 8% below the national median of 1.276%, placing it in the lower half nationally. Homeowners here enjoy a lighter property tax load compared to most U.S. counties.
Below Texas's typical rate
Morris County's 1.178% rate runs below Texas's state average of 1.276% by 0.098 percentage points. This makes Morris one of Texas's more tax-friendly counties relative to state norms.
Among the lowest in its region
Morris County's 1.178% rate beats most neighbors: only Nacogdoches County (0.925%) and Motley County (1.097%) tax lower. Moore County (1.526%) and Nolan County (1.511%) both significantly exceed Morris's burden.
Median home costs about $1,298 yearly
With a median home value of $110,200, Morris County homeowners pay approximately $1,298 annually in property taxes. This is $1,392 less than the national median, reflecting both lower-valued homes and a below-average tax rate.
Even lower rates are possible through appeals
If your Morris County home is assessed above fair market value, you have the right to appeal. Many property owners successfully challenge their assessments and recover thousands in overpaid taxes.
How Morris County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Morris County
1.18%
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.