Hays County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Hays County, Texas. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.66%
State Effective Rate
1.40%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$1,105
Median Home Value (ACS)
$399,800
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$6,649
Owner-Occupied Households
64,042
The typical owner-occupied home in Hays County is valued at $399,800 with a median real estate tax bill of $6,649 per year — an effective rate of 1.66%. 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 Hays County, Texas, the current county-level estimate is 1.66%, or approximately $6,640 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.
Hays County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.66% · vs Texas: 1.40% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $4,150 | $346 |
| $400,000 | $6,640 | $553 |
| $500,000 | $8,300 | $692 |
| $750,000 | $12,450 | $1,038 |
| $1,000,000 | $16,600 | $1,383 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Hays County1.66%
- Brazoria County1.66%
- Tarrant County1.65%
- Kaufman County1.68%
- Wichita County1.64%
- Harris County1.62%
- Hidalgo County1.62%
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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