Smith County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Smith County, Texas. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.16%
State Effective Rate
1.40%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$1,020
Median Home Value (ACS)
$240,700
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$2,804
Owner-Occupied Households
57,215
The typical owner-occupied home in Smith County is valued at $240,700 with a median real estate tax bill of $2,804 per year — an effective rate of 1.16%. 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 Smith County, Texas, the current county-level estimate is 1.16%, or approximately $4,640 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.
Smith County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.16% · vs Texas: 1.40% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,900 | $242 |
| $400,000 | $4,640 | $387 |
| $500,000 | $5,800 | $483 |
| $750,000 | $8,700 | $725 |
| $1,000,000 | $11,600 | $967 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Smith County1.16%
- Gregg County1.16%
- Liberty County1.17%
- Comal County1.13%
- Midland County1.23%
- Hunt County1.24%
- Johnson County1.24%
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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