Brownsville, Texas Property Taxes
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Brownsville, Texas
The city of Brownsville has 56,541 properties with a cumulative value of $5.3B, representing 38.88% of all real estate value in Cameron County. Property taxes collected in Brownsville totaled $117.5M, with an average homeowner paying $2,084 in property taxes compared to the county average of $2,056. The average property tax rate in Brownsville is 2.22% while the county average is 2.06%. Property values for tax purposes are determined by the local taxing authority based on the market value of the property.
The property tax timeline in Texas begins on January 1st, when the property valuation date is set. Property value notices are issued between April and May, and the property tax appeal deadline is May 15th or 30 days after the notices are issued. The real property tax bill is due on January 31st for the preceding year's gross tax bills.
Updated November 01, 2023
Important Links | |
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Cameron Appraisal District | (956) 541-3365 |
Cameron Tax Office (Assessor/Collector) | (956) 544-0800 |
Cameron Clerk of Court | (337) 775-5316 |
Cameron Recorder of Deeds | (814) 486-3349 |
Important Dates | |
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Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | January 31st, Gross tax bills for preceding year |
Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
Property Value Notices Issued: | April - May |
Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | May 15th or 30 days after notices are issued |
Property Tax Bills Issued: | October 1st |
Available Exemptions | |
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Early Payment Discount | |
Senior | Available |
Disabled | Available |
Homestead | Available |
Veteran | Available |
Solar/Wind | Available |
Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Brownsville, Texas
Residential Property Tax by ZIP code in Brownsville, Texas
Property taxes in Brownsville, Texas are collected at an average rate of 2.22%, slightly higher than the average rate of 2.06% for Cameron County. However, property tax rates vary across ZIP codes in Brownsville, with the highest effective rate of 2.28% in ZIP code 78526 and the lowest rate of 2.15% in ZIP code 78521. This variation in property tax rates is due to differences in home values across ZIP codes. For example, homes in ZIP code 78526 tend to be more expensive than homes in ZIP code 78521, resulting in a higher effective property tax rate.
Overall, property taxes in Brownsville are slightly higher than the average rate for Cameron County, but the variation in rates across ZIP codes is significant. Homeowners in Brownsville should be aware of the differences in property tax rates across ZIP codes, as this can have a significant impact on their tax burden.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each ZIP code in Brownsville, Texas. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.
ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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78520 | $24,712 | $44,044 | $80,859 | $125,708 | $172,068 |
78521 | $13,488 | $36,684 | $61,727 | $89,826 | $131,748 |
78526 | $40,282 | $83,280 | $119,502 | $157,942 | $202,006 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each ZIP code in Brownsville, Texas.
ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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78520 | $404 | $856 | $1,669 | $2,912 | $4,124 |
78521 | $243 | $591 | $1,249 | $2,009 | $2,967 |
78526 | $662 | $1,663 | $2,722 | $3,807 | $4,924 |
Effective Property Tax Rate
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.
ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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78520 | 1.63% | 1.94% | 2.06% | 2.32% | 2.40% |
78521 | 1.80% | 1.61% | 2.02% | 2.24% | 2.25% |
78526 | 1.64% | 2.00% | 2.28% | 2.41% | 2.44% |
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Real Estate Values in Brownsville, Texas
Average Home Value in Brownsville, Texas
Last updated: November 2023
Average home value over time in Brownsville, Texas
Last updated: November 2023
Total unique home listings in Brownsville, Texas
Last updated: November 2023
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Housing Expenses in Brownsville, Texas
Housing expenses are a major part of the average household budget in the state. In fact, housing expenses account for nearly one-third of total expenses for the average household. As inflation continues, housing expenses continue to rise, eating up an ever-increasing portion of the household budget. Property taxes are the second largest component of housing expenses for the average property owner in the state, making up a significant portion of the total housing expenses. As housing expenses continue to rise, it is important for households to budget carefully and plan for the future to ensure they can afford their housing expenses.
Monthly Consumer Expenses for South region
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