Travis County Property Tax Calculator (2026)
The Travis County median effective property tax rate is 1.31% for 2026 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024), 0.18% below the Texas median of 1.49%. On a $400,000 home that is about $5,240 a year (~$437 a month). Travis County property is assessed by the Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD). Enter your home value below for an instant estimate.
What is the Travis County property tax rate in 2026?
Travis County's median effective property tax rate is 1.31% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024). The county median home is $523,000 with a median tax of about $7,727.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Travis County?
About $5,240 a year, or roughly $437 a month, at the 1.31% median effective rate before exemptions.
Who handles property tax in Travis County?
The Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) sets your assessed value. The Travis County Tax Office collects the bill. Appeal by May 15.
When are Travis County property taxes due?
January 31 (bills issued around October 1; delinquent February 1).
Travis County Property Tax Calculator (2026)
Rates updated 2026 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024). Live estimate — county median effective rate.
Travis County's median effective property tax rate is 0.18% below the Texas median and the US average is 0.94%. Your assessed value, local millage, and exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) will change the actual bill.
Who assesses and collects property tax in Travis County?
In Travis County, the Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) sets the assessed value of your home each year. The Travis County Tax Office issues the bill and collects payment.
For your exact rate, exemptions, and account details, go to traviscad.org — the official source for Travis County. This page is an independent estimate, not a tax bill.
How much is property tax on a home in Travis County?
At the Travis County median effective rate of 1.31%, here is the estimated annual and monthly bill by home value. The county median home value is $523,000, with a median tax of about $7,727 a year.
| Home value | Rate (1.31%) | Annual tax | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | 1.31% | $2,620 | $218 |
| $400,000 | 1.31% | $5,240 | $437 |
| $523,000 (county median) | 1.31% | $7,727 | $644 |
| $750,000 | 1.31% | $9,825 | $819 |
When are Travis County property taxes due, and when can you appeal?
Assessment (lien) date: January 1 (Notices of Appraised Value mailed mid-April). Annual — TCAD reappraises every year.
Payment: January 31 (bills issued around October 1; delinquent February 1).
Appeal window: May 15, or 30 days after TCAD mails your Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. Missing it usually means accepting the assessed value for the year.
Travis County homesteads are protected by a 10% per year on a homestead's appraised value, which caps how fast your taxable value can climb even when the market jumps.
What exemptions can lower your Travis County property tax?
| Exemption | Amount or rule |
|---|---|
| School district residence homestead | $140,000 off school-taxable value (2026) |
| Age 65+ or disabled (school) | additional $60,000 plus a school-tax ceiling |
| Disabled veteran | partial to total by VA disability rating; 100% rating = full homestead exemption |
| Local-option homestead | up to 20% of appraised value (the county and City of Austin offer local-option homestead exemptions) |
Amounts and eligibility change over time and are administered locally, so confirm what you qualify for with the Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) before relying on a figure.
How do you estimate your Travis County property tax by hand?
- Find your home's assessed value on your latest notice from the Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD).
- Subtract any exemptions you qualify for, such as homestead, senior, or veteran relief.
- Multiply the remaining taxable value by your local combined tax rate.
- For a quick estimate, multiply your home value by 1.31% — the Travis County median effective rate used above.
Which cities are in Travis County, and what makes it different?
Travis County includes Austin, Pflugerville, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Manor, Lago Vista, among others. Rates differ between these cities and their school and special districts, so two homes of equal value can owe different amounts.
Travis County covers Austin, where fast-rising home values make the May 15 TCAD protest the single most important date on the calendar. The 10% homestead appraisal cap and the school-tax ceiling for owners 65+ are the main brakes on a rising bill.