Travis County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Travis County, Texas. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.48%
State Effective Rate
1.40%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$340
Median Home Value (ACS)
$523,000
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$7,727
Owner-Occupied Households
304,165
The typical owner-occupied home in Travis County is valued at $523,000 with a median real estate tax bill of $7,727 per year — an effective rate of 1.48%. 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 Travis County, Texas, the current county-level estimate is 1.48%, or approximately $5,920 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.
Travis County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.48% · vs Texas: 1.40% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,700 | $308 |
| $400,000 | $5,920 | $493 |
| $500,000 | $7,400 | $617 |
| $750,000 | $11,100 | $925 |
| $1,000,000 | $14,800 | $1,233 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Travis County1.48%
- Cameron County1.50%
- Lubbock County1.51%
- Randall County1.51%
- Montgomery County1.52%
- Bell County1.44%
- Jefferson County1.53%
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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