El Paso County, Texas property tax estimate (2026)
El Paso County property tax estimates support purchase and refinance planning in far West Texas. Texas CAD appraisals drive the official bill — our 2026 figures are educational estimates only.
Compare with the national ZIP-first calculator or the Texas property tax estimates.
County/Locality Effective Rate
2.03%
State Effective Rate
1.40%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$2,678
Median Home Value (ACS)
$180,400
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$3,660
Owner-Occupied Households
192,456
The typical owner-occupied home in El Paso County is valued at $180,400 with a median real estate tax bill of $3,660 per year — an effective rate of 2.03%. 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 El Paso County, Texas, the current county-level estimate is 2.03%, or approximately $8,120 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
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El Paso County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 2.03% · vs Texas: 1.40% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $5,075 | $423 |
| $400,000 | $8,120 | $677 |
| $500,000 | $10,150 | $846 |
| $750,000 | $15,225 | $1,269 |
| $1,000,000 | $20,300 | $1,692 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- El Paso County2.03%
- Fort Bend County1.86%
- Webb County1.80%
- Bexar County1.73%
- Kaufman County1.68%
- Brazoria County1.66%
- Hays County1.66%
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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