Kaufman County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Kaufman County, Texas. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.68%
State Effective Rate
1.40%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$1,190
Median Home Value (ACS)
$320,900
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$5,377
Owner-Occupied Households
39,818
The typical owner-occupied home in Kaufman County is valued at $320,900 with a median real estate tax bill of $5,377 per year — an effective rate of 1.68%. 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 Kaufman County, Texas, the current county-level estimate is 1.68%, or approximately $6,720 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.
Kaufman County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.68% · vs Texas: 1.40% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $4,200 | $350 |
| $400,000 | $6,720 | $560 |
| $500,000 | $8,400 | $700 |
| $750,000 | $12,600 | $1,050 |
| $1,000,000 | $16,800 | $1,400 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Kaufman County1.68%
- Brazoria County1.66%
- Hays County1.66%
- Tarrant County1.65%
- Wichita County1.64%
- Bexar County1.73%
- Harris 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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