Average Tax Assessment in Liberty County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Liberty County, Texas
Liberty County has a total of 39,598 properties with a cumulative value of $4.8B, representing 0.23% of all real estate value in Texas. Property taxes in Liberty County totaled $84.4M, with the average homeowner paying $2,241 in property taxes compared to the state average of $4,015. The average property tax rate in Liberty County is 1.76%, slightly higher than the state average of 1.69%. Property values for tax purposes are determined by the local appraisal district.
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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Liberty Clerk | (936) 336-4673 |
Dayton ISD | - |
Liberty Tax Commissioner | (912) 876-3389 |
Liberty Assessor | (406) 896-4000 |
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 Liberty County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Liberty County
Liberty County has an average property tax rate of 1.76%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 1.07%. This rate is applied to the assessed value of a property to calculate the amount of taxes due. The average Liberty County property tax bill is $2,241, which is slightly higher than the national average of $2,197.
Property tax rates vary across the cities in Liberty County. The city with the highest effective property tax rate is Liberty, at 2.16%, while the city with the lowest effective property tax rate is Devers, at 1.47%. This means that property owners in Liberty will pay more in taxes than those in Devers. However, the difference in rates is not significant enough to make a major impact on the overall property tax burden in Liberty County.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Liberty County. 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.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Cleveland | $16,067 | $39,026 | $70,280 | $138,205 | $219,970 |
Dayton | $23,726 | $47,940 | $111,730 | $206,515 | $301,146 |
Devers | $21,445 | $46,205 | $96,160 | $174,925 | $275,868 |
Hull | $16,344 | $38,498 | $85,115 | $161,322 | $260,545 |
Liberty | $18,930 | $47,720 | $104,540 | $167,670 | $240,170 |
Splendora | $26,678 | $54,360 | $104,160 | $152,330 | $210,310 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Liberty County.
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.
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Real Estate Values in Liberty County
The median home price in Liberty County, Texas has increased by 12.91% from October 2022 to October 2023, from $225.0K to $271.0K. This is indicative of a strong housing market in the area. At the same time, the home inventory in Liberty County has decreased from 528 in October 2022 to 362 in October 2023, indicating that demand for housing in the area is high.
Average Home Value in Liberty County, Texas
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Liberty County
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in New Home Listings in Liberty County
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Mortgage Rates in Liberty County
Mortgages in Liberty County are a major source of financing for homeowners. According to recent statistics, there is a total of $1.8 billion in outstanding loan amounts across home mortgages in Liberty County. This is equivalent to 10,000 outstanding loans, representing a significant portion of the total home value in the county.
The median mortgage rate in Liberty County varies across cities, with Splendora having the highest rate at 4.1%, and Devers having the lowest rate at 3.92%. This variation in rates across cities indicates that homeowners in Liberty County have access to a wide range of mortgage options, allowing them to find the best deal for their needs.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Liberty County by city.
City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Cleveland | $15,136 | $21,119 | $36,819 | $104,404 | $190,387 |
Dayton | $23,283 | $56,561 | $122,935 | $211,133 | $280,922 |
Devers | $18,335 | $49,579 | $109,486 | $203,112 | $267,376 |
Hull | $29,922 | $60,826 | $119,294 | $168,783 | $220,291 |
Liberty | $28,754 | $57,180 | $106,348 | $166,145 | $229,428 |
Splendora | $26,453 | $52,116 | $91,656 | $160,740 | $230,739 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Liberty County.
Housing Expenses in Liberty County, Texas
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