State Tax Calendar

State-by-State Property Tax Calendar

Every key date for all 50 states + DC — assessment dates, appeal deadlines, tax bill due dates, and local taxing jurisdiction breakdowns. Rate data: Tax Foundation, 2024 tax year.

States Covered

0.90%

National Avg Rate

$3,119

National Median Bill

$332,700

Median Home Value

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TXTexas

Effective Rate

1.40%

Rank (#1 = highest rate)

Median Bill

$4,809

Median Home

$295,000

0.50% above national average

County variations apply. Texas has 254 counties and 1,000+ appraisal districts. Each county appraisal district (CAD) sets its own protest hearing schedule. Deadlines are May 15 or 30 days from notice, whichever is later.

Local Taxing Jurisdictions

County15%

School District55%

Municipal20%

Special Districts10%

Approximate share of a typical property tax bill in Texas. Actual percentages vary by location within the state.

Tax Burden Calculator — Texas

Estimated Home Value

$50K$2M

Effective Rate (Texas)1.40%

Estimated Annual Tax$4,130

≈ $344/month

Estimated Breakdown by Jurisdiction

County

$620

School District

$2,272

Municipal

$826

Special Districts

$413

* Estimates based on 1.40% effective rate. Actual bills vary by jurisdiction, exemptions, and assessment ratio.

Texas Property Tax Calendar

Assessment Date: January 1Tax Year: current

Full TX Guide →

Value Notice

April 1 (Appraisal Notices)

Informal Deadline

May 15 or 30 days from notice (Informal Hearing)

Formal Deadline

May 15 (or 30 days after notice, whichever is later)

Tax Bill Issued

October–November

1st Payment Due

January 31

Delinquency

February 1

Verified August 2026 against the official source · official source · always confirm the current date with your county

Real Estate Key Dates — Texas

Appraisal Date (Lien Date)

Jan 1

Appraisal Notices Mailed

Apr 1

ARB Protest Deadline

May 15 or 30 days from notice

Informal Hearings & ARB Hearings

May–Jul

Levy Certification

Oct

Tax Bills Issued

Oct–Nov

Tax Bill Due

Jan 31

Delinquency Date

Feb 1

Dates are general guidelines. Always verify with your county assessor or a licensed property tax consultant. Deadlines may shift when they fall on weekends or holidays.

State Rankings by Effective Tax Rate (2024)

Rank	State	Rate 2024	Rate 2023	Median Bill	Median Home	Action
#1	ILIllinois	1.88%	1.91%	$4,512	$240,000	Guide →
#2	NJNew Jersey	1.88%	1.98%	$9,589	$430,000	Guide →
#3	CTConnecticut	1.54%	1.62%	$5,710	$330,000	Guide →
#4	VTVermont	1.51%	1.58%	$6,039	$330,000	Guide →
#5	NHNew Hampshire	1.50%	1.62%	$7,720	$400,000	Guide →
#6	NENebraska	1.44%	1.48%	$3,285	$225,000	Guide →
	TXTexas	1.40%	1.47%	$4,809	$295,000	Guide →
#8	OHOhio	1.36%	1.41%	$3,213	$210,000	Guide →
#9	IAIowa	1.33%	1.36%	$2,789	$195,000	Guide →
#10	WIWisconsin	1.32%	1.39%	$3,775	$250,000	Guide →
#11	NYNew York	1.30%	1.31%	$5,852	$380,000	Guide →
#12	PAPennsylvania	1.26%	1.31%	$3,264	$240,000	Guide →
#13	KSKansas	1.21%	1.22%	$2,520	$200,000	Guide →
#14	MIMichigan	1.19%	1.23%	$2,817	$215,000	Guide →
#15	RIRhode Island	1.12%	1.19%	$4,810	$370,000	Guide →

Effective Tax Rate Map — All 50 States + DC

Click any state tile to load its full tax calendar and jurisdiction breakdown above.

≥ 2.0% (Very High)

1.5–2.0% (High)

1.0–1.5% (Above Avg)

0.6–1.0% (Below Avg)

< 0.6% (Low)

Source: Tax Foundation, 2024 tax year. Effective rate = median taxes paid ÷ median home value.

County-Level Tax Data — 109 Largest U.S. Counties

Search by county or state. Click column headers to sort. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (median home value and median real estate taxes paid). A few high-tax counties show $10,001 in taxes — the Census $10,000 top-code — so their effective rate is a floor. Always verify current figures with your assessor.

County	State	Median Home	Median Tax	Eff. Rate ↓	Population	Guide
Monroe	NYNew York	$213,700	$5,616	2.60%	754K	Guide →
Lake	ILIllinois	$345,700	$8,923	2.60%	714K	Guide →
Onondaga	NYNew York	$200,200	$4,880	2.40%	471K	Guide →
Passaic	NJNew Jersey	$459,500	$10,001	2.20%	521K	Guide →
Will	ILIllinois	$319,600	$7,173	2.20%	701K	Guide →
Middlesex	NJNew Jersey	$462,900	$9,712	2.10%	871K	Guide →
Cuyahoga	OHOhio	$195,400	$3,910	2.00%	1,246K	Guide →
Erie	NYNew York	$233,800	$4,622	2.00%	951K	Guide →
DuPage	ILIllinois	$391,400	$8,007	2.00%	930K	Guide →
El Paso	TXTexas	$180,400	$3,660	2.00%	871K	Guide →
Cook	ILIllinois	$324,500	$6,191	1.90%	5,182K	Guide →
Essex	NJNew Jersey	$524,100	$10,001	1.90%	863K	Guide →
Milwaukee	WIWisconsin	$230,700	$4,444	1.90%	926K	Guide →
Union	NJNew Jersey	$529,200	$10,001	1.90%	579K	Guide →
Fort Bend	TXTexas	$374,500	$6,965	1.90%	894K	Guide →
Hudson	NJNew Jersey	$539,700	$9,555	1.80%	718K	Guide →
Bexar	TXTexas	$262,200	$4,535	1.70%	2,067K	Guide →
Suffolk	NYNew York	$578,400	$10,001	1.70%	1,530K	Guide →
Harris	TXTexas	$276,600	$4,489	1.60%	4,838K	Guide →
Dallas	TXTexas	$303,000	$4,798	1.60%	2,621K	Guide →

Understanding Local Taxing Jurisdictions

Your property tax bill is not a single tax — it is the sum of levies from multiple independent taxing jurisdictions, each with its own budget, elected officials, and millage rate. Understanding who taxes you is the first step to a successful appeal.

County Government

Funds county courts, roads, sheriff, and general services. Typically 15–30% of your bill.

e.g. Harris County, TX: 0.3724 per $100

School District

The largest component in most states — funds K-12 public schools. Often 40–65% of your bill.

e.g. Houston ISD: 0.8683 per $100

City / Municipality

City or town government — police, fire, parks, infrastructure. Applies only if you live within city limits.

e.g. City of Austin: 0.4417 per $100

Special Districts

Fire districts, water/sewer, library, hospital, MUD, park districts — can add significant levies.

e.g. MUD #1: 0.5500 per $100

Pro Tip: When protesting your property tax, you can often appeal to each taxing jurisdiction separately. A reduction in your appraised value reduces the tax owed to all jurisdictions simultaneously — making the savings multiply.

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