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Property Tax Calculator 2026
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Estimate annual property taxes, monthly tax costs, escrow and your complete mortgage payment using location-based property-tax data across the United States.
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Estimated tax at other home values
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| Home value | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| $3,500 | $292 | |
| $5,600 | $467 | |
| $7,000 | $583 | |
| $10,500 | $875 | |
| $14,000 | $1,167 |
Your Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated Property Tax
$5,600
$467/mo
Data confidence: State estimate
County data unavailable for this selection — statewide effective rate applied.
Estimated effective tax rate
1.40%
National benchmark
0.90%
Difference vs national
+0.50 pp
State rank
#7 of 50
Estimated annual difference
+$2,000/year
- Your location1.40%
- U.S. benchmark0.90%
Monthly escrow (tax + insurance)
$617
Assumes $1,800/year homeowners insurance.
Assumptions
- Home value: $400,000
- Rate used: 1.400%
- Source level: state-fallback
- Assessment ratio: 100.0%
- Exemptions: $0
- Data year / source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (via Tax Foundation 2026 state rankings) (May 2026)
- Benchmark: 0.90%
- Methodology: 2026.2
National benchmark reflects the estimated U.S. single-family effective property tax rate (0.90% in ATTOM's 2025 analysis). It is not a simple average of the 50 state rates shown in our table.
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Property Tax Estimate
- Home value: $400,000
- Location: Texas
- Estimated effective rate: 1.40%
- Estimated annual tax: $5,600
- Estimated monthly tax: $467
- Rate source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (via Tax Foundation 2026 state rankings)
- Data year / updated: May 2026
- Methodology: 2026.2
- Calculated: 8/13/2026
Informational estimate only. Actual taxes may differ. Consult the local taxing authority for official information.
If county/locality data is unavailable, this estimate uses the statewide effective property tax rate as a fallback and labels that clearly. Property-tax calculations vary by taxing district, assessed value, exemptions, special assessments and local laws. This estimate may differ from an official tax bill.
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This calculator provides estimates based on the information you enter and current market data. Actual results may vary based on:
- Local tax assessment methods and schedules
- Special assessments or additional fees
- Changes in tax rates or policies
- Individual property characteristics
- Available exemptions and deductions
The results shown are for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please consult with a qualified tax professional or your local tax assessor's office for specific guidance regarding your property taxes.
National Mortgage Center does not guarantee the accuracy of these calculations and is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided.
Signature insight
Your Property Tax Shock
Compare estimated annual tax in Texas with the national benchmark (0.90%) on the same $400,000 home value. This is a planning comparison — not a prediction of future bills.
Your estimated annual tax
$5,600
National benchmark
$3,600
Difference
+$2,000/year
+$167/month
10-year static difference
+$20,000
30-year static difference
+$60,000
Static comparison using today's property value and tax rates. This is not a forecast of future taxes, assessments, home values or tax-law changes.
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A $400,000 home in Texas is estimated to carry approximately $5,600/year in property taxes — about $2,000 more than the NMC national benchmark.
National benchmark reflects the estimated U.S. single-family effective property tax rate (0.90% in ATTOM's 2025 analysis). It is not a simple average of the 50 state rates shown in our table.
Example uses the statewide Texas effective rate on a $400,000 home. Your calculator result above reflects the location and assumptions you selected.
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| Metric | Dallas County, Texas | Iowa | Miami-Dade County, Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Rate | 1.58% | 1.33% | 0.81% |
| Annual Tax | $7,900 | $6,650 | $4,050 |
| Monthly Tax | $658 | $554 | $338 |
| State Rank | #7 | #9 | #27 |
| vs. National Benchmark | +0.68 pp | +0.43 pp | -0.09 pp |
| Data level | County-level estimate | State-level estimate | County-level estimate |
Based on the current dataset, estimated property taxes on a $500,000 home in Dallas County, Texas are approximately $3,850 more per year than in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Shared links use state and county identifiers only — never street addresses. The national calculator remains the canonical page.
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Property Tax Rates Across America
Explore how estimated residential property-tax rates and costs differ across all 50 states.
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Texas
Estimated effective tax rate
1.40%
Estimated annual tax
$5,600
Estimated monthly tax
$467
National rank
#7 of 50
vs. national benchmark
+0.50 pp
Ranked #7 for estimated effective rate (highest = #1)
Estimates for a $400,000 home. Not an official tax bill.
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Screen-reader / table fallback
| State | Effective rate | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1.88% | $7,520 | $627 |
| New Jersey | 1.88% | $7,520 | $627 |
| Connecticut | 1.54% | $6,160 | $513 |
| Vermont | 1.51% | $6,040 | $503 |
| New Hampshire | 1.50% | $6,000 | $500 |
| Nebraska | 1.44% | $5,760 | $480 |
| Texas | 1.40% | $5,600 | $467 |
| Ohio | 1.36% | $5,440 | $453 |
| Iowa | 1.33% | $5,320 | $443 |
| Wisconsin | 1.32% | $5,280 | $440 |
| New York | 1.30% | $5,200 | $433 |
| Pennsylvania | 1.26% | $5,040 | $420 |
| Kansas | 1.21% | $4,840 | $403 |
| Michigan | 1.19% | $4,760 | $397 |
| Rhode Island | 1.12% | $4,480 | $373 |
| Massachusetts | 1.00% | $4,000 | $333 |
| Minnesota | 1.00% | $4,000 | $333 |
| South Dakota | 1.00% | $4,000 | $333 |
| Maine | 0.98% | $3,920 | $327 |
| Alaska | 0.94% | $3,760 | $313 |
| Maryland | 0.92% | $3,680 | $307 |
| North Dakota | 0.92% | $3,680 | $307 |
| Missouri | 0.89% | $3,560 | $297 |
| Oregon | 0.81% | $3,240 | $270 |
| Georgia | 0.79% | $3,160 | $263 |
| Oklahoma | 0.79% | $3,160 | $263 |
| Florida | 0.78% | $3,120 | $260 |
| Virginia | 0.78% | $3,120 | $260 |
| Indiana | 0.76% | $3,040 | $253 |
| Washington | 0.75% | $3,000 | $250 |
| Kentucky | 0.74% | $2,960 | $247 |
| California | 0.70% | $2,800 | $233 |
| North Carolina | 0.66% | $2,640 | $220 |
| New Mexico | 0.63% | $2,520 | $210 |
| Montana | 0.61% | $2,440 | $203 |
| Mississippi | 0.58% | $2,320 | $193 |
| Arkansas | 0.56% | $2,240 | $187 |
| Louisiana | 0.55% | $2,200 | $183 |
| Delaware | 0.54% | $2,160 | $180 |
| Wyoming | 0.53% | $2,120 | $177 |
| Tennessee | 0.52% | $2,080 | $173 |
| West Virginia | 0.51% | $2,040 | $170 |
| Colorado | 0.50% | $2,000 | $167 |
| Idaho | 0.50% | $2,000 | $167 |
| Nevada | 0.50% | $2,000 | $167 |
| South Carolina | 0.49% | $1,960 | $163 |
| Arizona | 0.48% | $1,920 | $160 |
| Utah | 0.48% | $1,920 | $160 |
| Alabama | 0.37% | $1,480 | $123 |
| Hawaii | 0.29% | $1,160 | $97 |
2026 dataset
Key Property Tax Findings for 2026
Generated from the current validated NMC state dataset. Useful for journalists, Realtors, relocation teams, and researchers who need the headline numbers without reading every row.
Highest effective tax rate
1.88%
IllinoisLowest effective tax rate
0.29%
HawaiiHighest estimated tax on a $500K home
$9,400
IllinoisLowest estimated tax on a $500K home
$1,450
HawaiiLargest annual difference
$7,950
Illinois vs Hawaii
National benchmark
0.90%
$4,500/yr on a $500K home
The highest-rate state in the current dataset, Illinois, has an estimated effective tax rate of 1.88% — about 6.5 times that of Hawaii (0.29%).
On a $500,000 home, the modeled annual tax difference between Illinois and Hawaii is approximately $7,950.
The NMC national benchmark effective rate is 0.90%, or about $4,500 per year on a $500,000 home. It is not an average of the 50 state rates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS · Data: 2024 · Updated: August 13, 2026
Methodology 2026.2. Vintage: 2024 ACS (Tax Foundation 2026 release). Estimates only — not an official tax bill. Calculations by National Mortgage Center using cited source data.
Property Tax Rates by State — 2026
Default view: 10 highest and 10 lowest effective rates. Change the home value to remodel annual and monthly tax estimates. Effective-rate rank stays based on rates, not home price.
Current ranking lens: Highest effective property tax rates. Methodology: statewide effective residential rate × selected home value (100% assessment, no exemptions).
Home value
10 highest effective rates
| Rate rank | State | Effective rate | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | 1.88% | $7,520 | $627 |
| #2 | New Jersey | 1.88% | $7,520 | $627 |
| #3 | Connecticut | 1.54% | $6,160 | $513 |
| #4 | Vermont | 1.51% | $6,040 | $503 |
| #5 | New Hampshire | 1.50% | $6,000 | $500 |
| #6 | Nebraska | 1.44% | $5,760 | $480 |
| #7 | Texas | 1.40% | $5,600 | $467 |
| #8 | Ohio | 1.36% | $5,440 | $453 |
| #9 | Iowa | 1.33% | $5,320 | $443 |
| #10 | Wisconsin | 1.32% | $5,280 | $440 |
10 lowest effective rates
| Rate rank | State | Effective rate | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #50 | Hawaii | 0.29% | $1,160 | $97 |
| #49 | Alabama | 0.37% | $1,480 | $123 |
| #47 | Arizona | 0.48% | $1,920 | $160 |
| #48 | Utah | 0.48% | $1,920 | $160 |
| #46 | South Carolina | 0.49% | $1,960 | $163 |
| #43 | Colorado | 0.50% | $2,000 | $167 |
| #44 | Idaho | 0.50% | $2,000 | $167 |
| #45 | Nevada | 0.50% | $2,000 | $167 |
| #42 | West Virginia | 0.51% | $2,040 | $170 |
| #41 | Tennessee | 0.52% | $2,080 | $173 |
All 50 states
| Rate rank | State | Effective rate | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | 1.88% | $7,520 | $627 |
| #2 | New Jersey | 1.88% | $7,520 | $627 |
| #3 | Connecticut | 1.54% | $6,160 | $513 |
| #4 | Vermont | 1.51% | $6,040 | $503 |
| #5 | New Hampshire | 1.50% | $6,000 | $500 |
| #6 | Nebraska | 1.44% | $5,760 | $480 |
| #7 | Texas | 1.40% | $5,600 | $467 |
| #8 | Ohio | 1.36% | $5,440 | $453 |
| #9 | Iowa | 1.33% | $5,320 | $443 |
| #10 | Wisconsin | 1.32% | $5,280 | $440 |
| #11 | New York | 1.30% | $5,200 | $433 |
| #12 | Pennsylvania | 1.26% | $5,040 | $420 |
| #13 | Kansas | 1.21% | $4,840 | $403 |
| #14 | Michigan | 1.19% | $4,760 | $397 |
| #15 | Rhode Island | 1.12% | $4,480 | $373 |
| #16 | Massachusetts | 1.00% | $4,000 | $333 |
| #17 | Minnesota | 1.00% | $4,000 | $333 |
| #18 | South Dakota | 1.00% | $4,000 | $333 |
| #19 | Maine | 0.98% | $3,920 | $327 |
| #20 | Alaska | 0.94% | $3,760 | $313 |
| #21 | Maryland | 0.92% | $3,680 | $307 |
| #22 | North Dakota | 0.92% | $3,680 | $307 |
| #23 | Missouri | 0.89% | $3,560 | $297 |
| #24 | Oregon | 0.81% | $3,240 | $270 |
| #25 | Georgia | 0.79% | $3,160 | $263 |
| #26 | Oklahoma | 0.79% | $3,160 | $263 |
| #27 | Florida | 0.78% | $3,120 | $260 |
| #28 | Virginia | 0.78% | $3,120 | $260 |
| #29 | Indiana | 0.76% | $3,040 | $253 |
| #30 | Washington | 0.75% | $3,000 | $250 |
| #31 | Kentucky | 0.74% | $2,960 | $247 |
| #32 | California | 0.70% | $2,800 | $233 |
| #33 | North Carolina | 0.66% | $2,640 | $220 |
| #34 | New Mexico | 0.63% | $2,520 | $210 |
| #35 | Montana | 0.61% | $2,440 | $203 |
| #36 | Mississippi | 0.58% | $2,320 | $193 |
| #37 | Arkansas | 0.56% | $2,240 | $187 |
| #38 | Louisiana | 0.55% | $2,200 | $183 |
| #39 | Delaware | 0.54% | $2,160 | $180 |
| #40 | Wyoming | 0.53% | $2,120 | $177 |
| #41 | Tennessee | 0.52% | $2,080 | $173 |
| #42 | West Virginia | 0.51% | $2,040 | $170 |
| #43 | Colorado | 0.50% | $2,000 | $167 |
| #44 | Idaho | 0.50% | $2,000 | $167 |
| #45 | Nevada | 0.50% | $2,000 | $167 |
| #46 | South Carolina | 0.49% | $1,960 | $163 |
| #47 | Arizona | 0.48% | $1,920 | $160 |
| #48 | Utah | 0.48% | $1,920 | $160 |
| #49 | Alabama | 0.37% | $1,480 | $123 |
| #50 | Hawaii | 0.29% | $1,160 | $97 |
What Does a $500,000 Home Cost in Property Taxes Across America?
Estimated Property Taxes on a $500,000 Home by State — modeled from current statewide effective rates.
Home value
National benchmark
$4,500/year
0.90%
Annual difference
$7,950
Highest vs lowest statewide estimate
Monthly difference
$663
~6.5× rate difference
Based on the current NMC dataset, the difference in estimated property taxes between the highest- and lowest-rate states on a $500,000 home is approximately $7,950 annually. Unweighted state-average modeled tax: $4,509/year.
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What is the average property tax rate in the U.S.?
The current NMC national benchmark for the estimated U.S. single-family effective property-tax rate is 0.90%. It is a cited national figure, not an unweighted average of the 50 state rates in this dataset.
Which state has the highest property tax rate?
Illinois currently has the highest estimated effective rate in this dataset at 1.88%.
Which state has the lowest property tax rate?
Hawaii currently has the lowest estimated effective rate in this dataset at 0.29%.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home?
It depends on location. On a $500,000 home, the current dataset ranges from about $1,450 per year in Hawaii to $9,400 in Illinois. Use the calculator above for a ZIP, county, or state estimate.
How do you calculate property taxes?
Most planning estimates multiply taxable value by an effective property tax rate. Taxable value often starts from market or assessed value, adjusted for assessment ratios and exemptions. Actual bills can also include school, city, and special-district levies that a statewide average cannot fully capture.
Estimated Annual Property Tax = Home Value × Effective Property Tax Rate
Advanced mode also supports: (Home Value × Assessment Ratio − Exemptions) × Effective Rate.
Example
- Home value: $400,000
- Estimated effective rate: 1.25%
- Estimated annual property tax: $5,000
- Estimated monthly tax: $417
$400,000 × 1.25% = $5,000 (illustrative — not a specific jurisdiction).
Property Taxes + Mortgage Payment
Ownership cost planning means combining principal and interest with property taxes and homeowners insurance — the PITI breakdown lenders use. Open Full Payment in the calculator to model that total, including HOA and PMI where relevant.
| Component | What it includes |
|---|---|
| Principal & Interest (P&I) | Loan repayment based on amount, rate, and term |
| Property Tax (T) | Annual tax divided by 12 — modeled from location |
| Insurance (I) | Homeowners insurance monthly share |
| HOA / PMI | Optional association dues and mortgage insurance when down payment is under 20% |
Exemptions & Assessments Overview
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and agricultural programs can reduce taxable value where you qualify. Assessment ratios and caps also differ by state.
Exemption rules vary by jurisdiction. Contact your local assessor or taxing authority for official eligibility and amounts. This site does not determine personal eligibility.
Property taxes in states without individual state income tax
Lists can change with legislation — verify current status with official state resources. Effective property-tax rates below use our current dataset.
- Texas — 1.40% ($5,600/yr on $400,000)Texas Comptroller — Property Tax
- Florida — 0.78% ($3,120/yr on $400,000)Florida Department of Revenue — Property Tax
- Nevada — 0.50% ($2,000/yr on $400,000)Nevada Department of Taxation
- Tennessee — 0.52% ($2,080/yr on $400,000)Tennessee Department of Revenue
- Washington — 0.75% ($3,000/yr on $400,000)Washington Department of Revenue
- Wyoming — 0.53% ($2,120/yr on $400,000)
- South Dakota — 1.00% ($4,000/yr on $400,000)
- Alaska — 0.94% ($3,760/yr on $400,000)
- New Hampshire — 1.50% ($6,000/yr on $400,000)
How Our Property Tax Estimates Work
Data vintage: 2024 ACS (state rates via Tax Foundation 2026 rankings; county rates from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year release) · NMC dataset updated: August 13, 2026 · Methodology version 2026.2 · Last reviewed: August 13, 2026
Geographic coverage
50 states · 3,070 counties · 676 county pages
Primary metric
Estimated Effective Residential Property Tax Rate
Rounding
Displayed rates use two decimal places
National benchmark
Defined once in the NMC dataset (not a 50-state average)
Step 1
Enter your property value and location (state, county, or ZIP code when available).
Step 2
Apply your assessment ratio input to estimate assessed value (effective-rate method).
Step 3
Subtract any exemption amount to estimate taxable value.
Step 4
Apply a location effective tax rate using county data when available, or state fallback when unavailable.
Step 5
Optionally use Full Payment mode to combine principal, interest, taxes, insurance, HOA, and PMI where relevant.
Step 6
For California new purchases, we also show a Prop 13 baseline estimate at about 1% of price.
Estimated Annual Property Tax = (Home Value × Assessment Ratio − Exemptions) × Effective Property Tax Rate. State rates use 2024 ACS owner-occupied data (Tax Foundation 2026 release). National benchmark (0.90%) is a single-family effective rate — not an average of state rates.
Statewide effective rates come from 2024 ACS owner-occupied housing data as compiled in the Tax Foundation 2026 state rankings. NMC models estimates from that source; we did not originate the ACS microdata.
County effective rates are calculated as median real estate taxes paid (ACS table B25103) divided by median owner-occupied home value (ACS table B25077) for the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year release. Because both inputs are medians for the same county, the ratio is an approximation of the county effective rate rather than an aggregate of individual bills. Counties are excluded when either median is suppressed by the Census Bureau or when the county has fewer than 500 owner-occupied housing units, where ACS medians carry wide margins of error.
The calculator supports every county in the dataset. A county earns its own page only when it also clears a size threshold for owner-occupied households, so we do not publish thousands of near-identical pages. Smaller counties are estimated in the calculator and listed on their state page. A county estimate is never generated from the state rate alone.
Fallback hierarchy: county/locality rate → statewide effective rate → user-entered rate. A national rate is never silently used as a local estimate.
Effective-rate rank #1 is the highest estimated effective residential rate among the 50 states. Dollar-tax rankings on a selected home value are labeled separately and are not called “highest property taxes” when they only reflect that modeled bill.
The national benchmark is a single-family effective rate (0.90% in ATTOM’s 2025 analysis), stored once in code. It is not an unweighted average of the 50 state rates.
Estimates are for planning only. Actual bills vary by assessed value, taxing districts, special assessments, reassessment rules, and local law. This is not tax, legal, or financial advice and is not an official assessor tool.
State rankings on this site are based on estimated effective residential property-tax rates in the current NMC dataset (taxes paid ÷ owner-occupied home value), unless a section explicitly ranks by modeled dollar tax on a selected home value.
If county/locality data is unavailable, this estimate uses the statewide effective property tax rate as a fallback and labels that clearly.
National benchmark reflects the estimated U.S. single-family effective property tax rate (0.90% in ATTOM's 2025 analysis). It is not a simple average of the 50 state rates shown in our table.
Highest vs lowest statewide modeled tax on a $400,000 home is about $6,360/year in the current dataset (Illinois vs Hawaii).
Methodology & Data Sources
U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Owner-occupied housing value and property tax data (ACS Table B25090 and related tables)
View official sourceLast updated: May 2026
U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates, Tables B25103 and B25077
County effective property-tax rates: median real estate taxes paid (B25103) divided by median owner-occupied home value (B25077), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year release. Owner-occupied household counts (B25003) determine estimate reliability and county page eligibility.
View official sourceLast updated: August 2026
IRS — Sale of Your Home (Section 121)
Federal capital gains exclusion on primary residence sales
View official sourceLast updated: May 2026
Tax Foundation 2026 State Property Tax Rankings
State effective rates derived from 2024 ACS owner-occupied housing data (Tax Foundation 2026 release). Cited for methodology; not linked — use Census ACS for primary government source.
Cited in methodology text — no external commercial link.
Last updated: May 2026
ATTOM 2025 Single-Family Property Tax Analysis
National benchmark effective rate of 0.90% for single-family homes (2025). Cited in text only for national comparison — not a commercial outbound link.
Cited in methodology text — no external commercial link.
Last updated: May 2026
Use this data
Suggested citation: National Mortgage Center. "U.S. Property Tax Data 2026" (methodology 2026.2). Accessed August 13, 2026. Underlying state rates are based on U.S. Census ACS data as compiled in public rankings — NMC models and presents estimates; we did not originate the ACS source data.
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Property Tax Calculators by State
Every state links to a dedicated property-tax resource. County directories live on state pages — we do not dump thousands of county links here.
Alabama (0.37%)Alaska (0.94%)Arizona (0.48%)Arkansas (0.56%)California (0.70%)Colorado (0.50%)Connecticut (1.54%)Delaware (0.54%)Florida (0.78%)Georgia (0.79%)Hawaii (0.29%)Idaho (0.50%)Illinois (1.88%)Indiana (0.76%)Iowa (1.33%)Kansas (1.21%)Kentucky (0.74%)Louisiana (0.55%)Maine (0.98%)Maryland (0.92%)Massachusetts (1.00%)Michigan (1.19%)Minnesota (1.00%)Mississippi (0.58%)Missouri (0.89%)Montana (0.61%)Nebraska (1.44%)Nevada (0.50%)New Hampshire (1.50%)New Jersey (1.88%)New Mexico (0.63%)New York (1.30%)North Carolina (0.66%)North Dakota (0.92%)Ohio (1.36%)Oklahoma (0.79%)Oregon (0.81%)Pennsylvania (1.26%)Rhode Island (1.12%)South Carolina (0.49%)South Dakota (1.00%)Tennessee (0.52%)Texas (1.40%)Utah (0.48%)Vermont (1.51%)Virginia (0.78%)Washington (0.75%)West Virginia (0.51%)Wisconsin (1.32%)Wyoming (0.53%)
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How do I calculate property taxes?
Multiply estimated taxable value by the effective property tax rate for your location. Taxable value is often home value × assessment ratio minus exemptions. Our calculator applies county rates when available, or statewide averages as a clearly labeled fallback.
Can I estimate property taxes by ZIP code?
Yes. Enter a 5-digit ZIP and we map it to a county effective rate when that ZIP is in our lookup database. ZIP estimates are for planning — your official bill comes from the local assessor and may differ by parcel.
How accurate is a property tax calculator?
It provides directional estimates using effective tax rates from public data sources. Actual bills vary by parcel, exemptions, reassessment rules, and local levies. Use official county assessor tools for bill-level accuracy.
Are property taxes based on purchase price?
Often the taxable basis starts from assessed value, which may relate to market or purchase value depending on local rules. Some states cap assessment growth, so long-term owners may have assessed values below current market.
What is an effective property-tax rate?
Effective rate approximates property taxes paid divided by owner-occupied home value (ACS methodology). It differs from statutory millage rates printed on an individual tax bill.
How are property taxes included in a mortgage payment?
Lenders typically include monthly property tax and insurance in escrow as part of PITI — principal, interest, taxes, and insurance. Use Full Payment mode to estimate that total.
Are property taxes included in escrow?
Often yes for purchase mortgages. Escrow collects roughly 1/12 of estimated annual taxes and insurance with each payment, then pays bills when due. Amounts can change after escrow analysis.
Why are my actual property taxes higher than the estimate?
City levies, school districts, special assessments, reassessment after purchase, and exemptions not captured in a general model can all change the bill. Confirm with your local taxing authority.
Which states have the highest property taxes?
In the current NMC dataset, Illinois has the highest estimated effective residential property-tax rate at 1.88%. Open the rankings table for the full ordered list and modeled tax on a selected home value.
Which states have the lowest property taxes?
In the current NMC dataset, Hawaii has the lowest estimated effective residential property-tax rate at 0.29%. Sort the rankings table by lowest effective rate to see the full list.
Can property taxes change after buying a home?
Yes. Reassessment, levy changes, local votes, and loss or gain of exemptions can change future bills. Estimates are not forecasts.
How do property-tax exemptions work?
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and other programs can reduce taxable value where you qualify. Rules vary by jurisdiction. Contact your local assessor for official eligibility and amounts.
What is assessed value?
Assessed value is the taxable basis set by local assessment rules. It may equal, approximate, or diverge from market value depending on ratios, caps, and reassessment cycles.
How can I find my exact property tax bill?
Use your county assessor, tax collector, or treasurer tools with the parcel number or address. Our calculator is an estimate for planning — not an official bill.
Reviewed by
Jason O'Donnell
Mortgage Analytics Manager · National Mortgage Center
Reviews property-tax educational tools for methodology clarity, estimate labeling, and alignment with how lenders commonly incorporate taxes into PITI planning — without overstating bill-level accuracy.
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2024 ACS (Tax Foundation 2026 release)
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Informational estimates only. Not tax, legal, or financial advice. Last reviewed: August 13, 2026.
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This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal or financial advice. Actual property taxes vary by jurisdiction, assessed value, exemptions and other factors. Contact the applicable local taxing authority for official tax information. National Mortgage Center is not a government agency and is not affiliated with county or state tax offices.