Houston County property tax
Homeowners in Houston County, Tennessee typically pay about 0.54% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $929 on a median home value of $172,700.
Typical effective rate
0.54%
higher than 80% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$929
per year
Median home value
$172,700
In TN
#20
of 95 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.54% — 43% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 7% higher than the Tennessee median of 0.50%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,105 for mortgaged homes, $781 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 20th highest effective rate of 95 ranked Tennessee counties; nationally it sits around the 20th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Houston County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.54%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Houston County, TN?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Houston County is 0.54% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($929) divided by the median home value ($172,700) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Houston County?
The median owner-occupied home in Houston County is valued at $172,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $929 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,105, versus $781 for homes without one.
How does Houston County compare to the rest of Tennessee?
Houston County's effective rate is 7% higher than the Tennessee median, ranking 20th of 95 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Tennessee counties
Counties ranked closest to Houston County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Tennessee counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Madison County | 0.56% | $1,185 |
| 18 | Hawkins County | 0.54% | $956 |
| 19 | Anderson County | 0.54% | $1,289 |
| 21 | Perry County | 0.53% | $675 |
| 22 | Franklin County | 0.53% | $1,246 |
| 23 | Lawrence County | 0.53% | $1,021 |
Official data & resources for Houston County
- Houston County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Houston County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Houston County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.