Bell County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Bell County, Texas. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.44%
State Effective Rate
1.40%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$170
Median Home Value (ACS)
$241,000
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$3,476
Owner-Occupied Households
80,418
The typical owner-occupied home in Bell County is valued at $241,000 with a median real estate tax bill of $3,476 per year — an effective rate of 1.44%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Texas
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.40%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Bell County, Texas, the current county-level estimate is 1.44%, or approximately $5,760 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Bell County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.44% · vs Texas: 1.40% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,600 | $300 |
| $400,000 | $5,760 | $480 |
| $500,000 | $7,200 | $600 |
| $750,000 | $10,800 | $900 |
| $1,000,000 | $14,400 | $1,200 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Bell County1.44%
- Guadalupe County1.43%
- McLennan County1.42%
- Bastrop County1.41%
- Galveston County1.41%
- Parker County1.40%
- Travis County1.48%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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