Erath County property tax
Homeowners in Erath County, Texas typically pay about 1.07% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,887 on a median home value of $269,100.
Typical effective rate
1.07%
higher than 30% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,887
per year
Median home value
$269,100
In TX
#168
of 250 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.07% — 14% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 28% lower than the Texas median of 1.49%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,585 for mortgaged homes, $2,162 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 168th highest effective rate of 250 ranked Texas counties; nationally it sits around the 70th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Erath County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.07%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Erath County, TX?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Erath County is 1.07% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,887) divided by the median home value ($269,100) 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 Erath County?
The median owner-occupied home in Erath County is valued at $269,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,887 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,585, versus $2,162 for homes without one.
How does Erath County compare to the rest of Texas?
Erath County's effective rate is 28% lower than the Texas median, ranking 168th of 250 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Texas counties
Counties ranked closest to Erath County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Texas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | Upton County | 1.08% | $1,177 |
| 166 | Reeves County | 1.08% | $1,271 |
| 167 | Real County | 1.07% | $1,207 |
| 169 | Burnet County | 1.06% | $3,639 |
| 170 | Trinity County | 1.06% | $1,264 |
| 171 | Chambers County | 1.05% | $3,474 |
Official data & resources for Erath County
- Erath County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Erath County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Erath 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.