Austin, Texas Property Taxes
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Austin, Texas
The city of Austin has 19,896 properties with a cumulative value of $8.4B, representing 12.38% of all real estate value in Williamson County. Property taxes in Austin totaled $161.3M, with the average homeowner paying $8,143 in taxes, which is higher than the county average of $6,552. The average property tax rate in Austin is 1.93%, while the county average is 1.86%. 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 | |
|---|---|
| Williamson Appraisal District | (512) 930-3787 |
| Williamson Clerk | (512) 943-1515 |
| TexasFile Clerk Records | - |
| Williamson Register of Deeds | (615) 790-5706 |
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Early Payment Discount | |
| Senior | Available |
| Disabled | Available |
| Homestead | Available |
| Veteran | Available |
| Solar/Wind | Available |
| Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Austin, Texas
Residential Property Tax by ZIP code in Austin, Texas
Austin property taxes are relatively low compared to the rest of Williamson County, with an average rate of 1.93%. This rate is slightly lower than the county average of 1.86%. However, property tax rates can vary significantly across different ZIP codes in Austin. For example, the ZIP code with the highest effective property tax rate is 78717, with a rate of 2.05%, while the ZIP code with the lowest effective property tax rate is 78728, with a rate of 1.54%. This variation in rates is due to differences in home values across different ZIP codes. Generally, the higher the home value, the higher the property tax rate. Therefore, it is important to consider the property tax rate when looking for a home in Austin.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each ZIP code in Austin, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78717 | $336,020 | $386,376 | $454,207 | $551,312 | $664,346 |
| 78728 | $70,000 | $220,680 | $367,071 | $427,981 | $451,013 |
| 78729 | $307,911 | $339,412 | $382,957 | $426,320 | $469,253 |
| 78750 | $241,178 | $324,523 | $348,395 | $373,604 | $406,339 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each ZIP code in Austin, Texas.
| ZIP Code | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78717 | $6,375 | $8,005 | $9,404 | $11,404 | $14,088 |
| 78728 | $865 | $2,700 | $5,966 | $7,371 | $7,914 |
| 78729 | $4,429 | $5,740 | $6,829 | $8,065 | $9,122 |
| 78750 | $3,302 | $4,568 | $6,790 | $7,792 | $8,555 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78717 | 1.90% | 2.07% | 2.07% | 2.07% | 2.12% |
| 78728 | 1.24% | 1.22% | 1.63% | 1.72% | 1.75% |
| 78729 | 1.44% | 1.69% | 1.78% | 1.89% | 1.94% |
| 78750 | 1.37% | 1.41% | 1.95% | 2.09% | 2.11% |
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Real Estate Values in Austin, Texas
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Average Home Value in Austin, Texas
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Average home value over time in Austin, Texas
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Total unique home listings in Austin, Texas
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Housing Expenses in Austin, 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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