Tarrant County PropertyTax Rate 2026

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Tarrant County, Texas · Adopted rates, taxing units, exemptions and tax estimates

Build the Correct Tarrant County Tax Rate for Your Exact Property

Tarrant County does not have one universal combined property tax rate. Your total is built from the county, city, school district, hospital district, college district, water district and any special district attached to your specific parcel.

This guide shows how to identify those taxing units, find the latest adopted rates, calculate each tax line, understand exemptions and verify the official bill. As of July 28, 2026, use 2025 adopted rates for planning until the 2026 rate-adoption process is complete.

Open official rates and exemptions Find your TAD property record Estimate your property tax
Property account number Taxable value by unit City and school district Exemptions Current tax year
TARRANT RATE MIXER MATCHING TAXING UNITS
TAXABLE VALUE
COUNTY RATE Per $100 taxable value
CITY RATE Only when inside city limits
SCHOOL RATE Use the assigned ISD
HOSPITAL + COLLEGE Separate taxable values may apply
WATER + SPECIAL Property-specific districts
ESTIMATED COMBINED RATE Property-specific Verify every taxing unit
RATE STACK VERIFIED
Important 2026 timing note: As of July 28, 2026, the latest complete adopted-rate table is generally the 2025 table. Local taxing units normally propose and adopt 2026 rates later in the annual Truth in Taxation and budget process. Do not label a 2025 rate as the final 2026 rate.
No single total rate

Your city, school and special districts determine the final combination.

County rate

The 2025 Tarrant County rate is 0.186200 per $100.

Rates use $100 units

A rate of 0.186200 is not 18.62% of property value.

Taxable values differ

Exemptions can create a different value for each taxing unit.

Official review

Rates, portals and local procedures checked July 28, 2026.

Start with the exact question

What are you trying to calculate or verify?

FIND MY RATE Identify every taxing unit

Search TAD first, then match the property to the official county, city, school and special-district rates.

Follow the rate-finding workflow
ESTIMATE A BILL Calculate each line separately

Use the taxable value and adopted rate for each unit instead of multiplying one market value by a guessed total.

Use the estimator
BUYING A HOME Remove seller-only benefits

Do not assume the seller’s exemptions, appraisal cap or taxable value will continue after closing.

Review the buyer method
BILL INCREASED Separate value from rate

Compare appraisal value, exemptions, taxing-unit rates, new improvements and delinquent charges.

Diagnose the increase
RATE PROPOSAL Use Truth in Taxation

Review proposed rates, no-new-revenue rates, voter-approval rates, hearing notices and governing body contacts.

Track the rate process
PAY OR PRINT RECEIPT Move to the Tax Office

Use the county portal for the final levy, balance, statement, payment history and receipt.

Search the official tax account

Jump directly to the Tarrant County tax-rate task

The early sections help calculate a rate. Later sections explain exemptions, rate adoption, bill increases, payment, protests and official contacts.

Direct answer

What is the Tarrant County property tax rate?

The Tarrant County government rate for tax year 2025 is 0.186200 per $100 of taxable value. That does not represent the full rate on most property. A parcel can also be taxed by a city, independent school district, JPS Health Network, Tarrant County College, Tarrant Regional Water District and one or more special districts.

For example, a Fort Worth property in Fort Worth ISD can include the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, JPS Health Network, Tarrant County College, Fort Worth ISD and Tarrant Regional Water District. A property in Arlington or Keller will use a different city and school combination.

Tarrant County 0.186200 2025 adopted rate per $100
JPS Health Network 0.165000 2025 adopted rate per $100
Tarrant County College 0.112280 2025 adopted rate per $100
Tarrant Regional Water District 0.026500 Applies only where the unit is listed
Do not simply add every rate shown on a countywide list. Use only the taxing units attached to the exact property. Some Tarrant County parcels are outside city limits, in another school district, inside a municipal utility district or subject to a public improvement district assessment.
Exact property workflow

Find the combined rate for one Tarrant County property

Open Tarrant Appraisal District property search Search by account number when available. Otherwise choose the correct property type and search by address, owner, site number or geographic reference. Open the official TAD search
Verify the correct account Compare the account number, property address, legal description, owner, city, subdivision and map location before using any value.
Save the property’s taxing-unit information Identify the city, school district, county, hospital, college, water district and any municipal utility, emergency service or improvement district.
Open Rates and Exemptions Use the Tax Office page to reach the current adopted-rate and exemption information. Open official rate resources
Check the tax year The latest complete table during summer 2026 may still show tax year 2025. Do not combine rates from different years.
Record the rate for each applicable unit Copy the adopted rate—not the no-new-revenue or voter-approval rate—when estimating the prior adopted-year bill.
Find the taxable value for each unit Exemptions can make the school taxable value different from the county, city, hospital or college taxable value.
Calculate each line and add the results Divide the unit’s taxable value by 100, multiply by that unit’s adopted rate and repeat for every listed taxing unit.
Verify the official levy Search the Tarrant County Tax Office account to confirm the final amount, payment status and receipt. Open the official tax portal
Account number and legal description match
Correct city or unincorporated location
Correct independent school district
Hospital and college units included
Water, MUD, PID or ESD checked
All rates come from the same tax year
Taxable value reviewed by unit
Official bill checked after estimating
Current planning reference

Examples of 2025 adopted rates in Tarrant County

These figures show why a countywide “average rate” is not reliable for an individual property. They are 2025 adopted rates used for planning while 2026 rates are still moving through local adoption.

Selected 2025 adopted rates per $100 of taxable value
Taxing unit 2025 rate Where it applies Important check
Tarrant County 0.186200 Taxable property within Tarrant County Use the county taxable value after applicable exemptions.
JPS Health Network 0.165000 Properties listed in the hospital district Confirm the JPS line on the official account.
Tarrant County College 0.112280 Properties listed in the college district Use the unit-specific taxable value.
Tarrant Regional Water District 0.026500 Properties within the district Not every parcel has the same water-district line.
City of Fort Worth 0.670000 Property inside Fort Worth city limits A Fort Worth mailing address does not always prove city jurisdiction.
Fort Worth ISD 1.029100 Property assigned to Fort Worth ISD School boundaries do not always match city boundaries.
City of Arlington 0.629800 Property inside Arlington city limits Some Arlington addresses can involve different school districts.
Arlington ISD 1.092900 Property assigned to Arlington ISD Confirm the school line from the property account.
City of Keller 0.287000 Property inside Keller city limits Do not use this rate merely because the postal address says Keller.
Keller ISD 1.085200 Property assigned to Keller ISD Keller ISD covers areas outside Keller city limits.
The Tarrant County Truth in Taxation Summary also displays adopted, maintenance-and-operations, interest-and-sinking, no-new-revenue and voter-approval rates. Use the adopted tax rate when reconstructing the actual adopted-year rate.
Open Truth in Taxation Summary Open 2025 rate worksheets
Calculation explained

Calculate a Texas property-tax line correctly

Taxing-unit taxable value
÷
100
×
Adopted rate = estimated tax
Example: A property with a $300,000 taxable value for Tarrant County at a 0.186200 rate produces an estimated county line of $558.60: $300,000 ÷ 100 × 0.186200 = $558.60.
Common calculation error: Do not multiply the property value by 18.62%. A Texas rate of 0.186200 is quoted per $100 of taxable value. On a decimal basis, it is equivalent to 0.001862 of the taxable value.

Why one combined-rate shortcut can be inaccurate

Adding the rates and multiplying by one taxable value can give a rough estimate only when every taxing unit uses the same taxable value. Homestead, over-65, disabled, veteran and local-option exemptions can cause different taxable values for different units.

Market value

TAD’s estimate of property value as of January 1 for the appraisal year.

Appraised value

Can be lower than market value because of a homestead cap or another appraisal limitation.

Taxable value

The value left for a taxing unit after that unit’s applicable exemptions.

Free in-page estimator

Estimate Tarrant County property tax from taxable value and rate

Use this calculator for planning. For the most accurate estimate, calculate each taxing unit separately using the taxable value and adopted rate shown for that unit.

Estimated property tax $0.00

Educational estimate only. It does not include a different taxable value by unit, penalties, interest, special assessments, prorations or payment fees unless those amounts are already reflected in the inputs.

Useful 2025 planning combinations

Illustrative rate stacks before property-specific exemptions or extra districts
Example location Included rate lines Illustrative combined rate What may still change
Fort Worth / Fort Worth ISD City, county, JPS, college, TRWD and FWISD 2.189080 PID, MUD, ESD, exemptions and actual jurisdiction
Arlington / Arlington ISD City, county, JPS, college and AISD 2.186180 Special districts and property-specific taxable values
Keller / Keller ISD City, county, JPS, college and KISD 1.835680 Water, emergency or other special districts
These combinations are examples, not universal city rates. A Fort Worth address can be assigned to another school district, and a Keller postal address can be outside Keller city limits.
Use the official county estimator Open the statewide calculator guide
Exemptions and taxable value

Check the value under every rate before estimating the bill

A combined rate is only half of the calculation. A residence homestead can have different taxable values for the school district, county, city, hospital and college because each unit can provide a different exemption.

Value fields that commonly cause an incorrect estimate
Value or exemption What it means Common mistake Correct action
Market value TAD’s estimate before an appraisal cap or exemption. Using market value for every tax line. Look for the unit-specific taxable value.
Appraised value May reflect a state-mandated value limitation. Assuming it is always the final taxable value. Subtract or verify applicable exemptions by unit.
Residence homestead Can reduce taxable value and activate an appraisal limitation. Assuming the seller’s benefit continues for the buyer. Check buyer eligibility and file through TAD.
Over-65 or disabled Can add exemptions, ceilings or payment options when eligible. Expecting every unit to treat the benefit identically. Review each unit and the official account breakdown.
Disabled veteran Benefit depends on the qualifying disability category and property facts. Applying one exemption amount without checking eligibility. Use the official TAD and Comptroller forms.
New improvement New construction can increase value outside the treatment of existing capped value. Applying a prior-year percentage only to the entire property. Separate land, existing improvement and new-improvement changes.
Check the TAD property record Compare entity exemptions Read the Texas exemption guide
Buyer and investor planning

Estimate future taxes without copying the seller’s current bill

The seller’s current tax bill can materially understate a buyer’s future cost. The seller may have a homestead cap, over-65 benefit, disabled-person exemption, veteran exemption or other treatment that does not automatically transfer.
Search the property through TAD Save market value, appraised value, land value, improvement value, exemptions, account number and taxing units.
Identify seller-specific benefits Review homestead and other visible exemptions. Some age-related information may be protected from unauthorised public display.
Start with a realistic buyer value Use current market evidence and understand that a sale does not automatically become the appraisal, but ownership change can affect an existing cap.
Apply only exemptions the buyer expects to qualify for Do not carry forward a benefit merely because it appears on the seller’s bill.
Use the exact taxing-unit stack Confirm the city, school district and special districts instead of relying only on the postal address.
Build a high and low estimate Calculate one scenario with expected exemptions and another without uncertain benefits.
Confirm escrow assumptions Compare the lender’s estimate with the official rate stack and likely buyer taxable values before closing.
Buyer worksheet: Record the TAD account, expected market value, buyer exemptions, city, school district, county, hospital, college, water and special districts. Calculate each line separately and keep a reserve for a higher first full-year bill.
2026 proposed-rate process

Track 2026 rates through Truth in Taxation before they are adopted

During the rate-setting season, an official page can show several rates for the same taxing unit. They are not interchangeable.

Proposed rate

The rate a governing body is considering before final adoption.

No-new-revenue rate

A calculated benchmark intended to compare revenue from the same properties.

Voter-approval rate

A calculated threshold connected to statutory election requirements.

Adopted rate

The final rate approved by the taxing unit for that tax year.

Search the property in the Truth in Taxation system Use the property-specific portal or county summary to identify relevant taxing units.
Read the tax-year label Make sure the proposed or adopted information belongs to 2026 rather than 2025.
Compare the proposed and benchmark rates Review proposed, no-new-revenue and voter-approval information without assuming any one of them is the final adopted rate.
Review public-hearing information Note the hearing date, location, governing body and contact information for the taxing unit.
Return after adoption Replace planning figures with the final adopted rate before publishing a final 2026 estimate.
Open county Truth in Taxation summary Open the county property-tax hub
Bill increase diagnosis

Find out whether value, rate, exemption or penalty caused the increase

Route the problem to the office that controls it
What changed Where to check Who controls it Best next action
Market value increased TAD value history and notice Tarrant Appraisal District Review property data and protest evidence.
Appraised value increased Market value, cap and new improvement Tarrant Appraisal District Confirm cap eligibility and improvement treatment.
Exemption disappeared TAD exemption record and correspondence Tarrant Appraisal District Ask whether the exemption was cancelled, denied or moved.
Taxing-unit rate changed Truth in Taxation and adopted-rate table Individual taxing unit Review the unit’s budget, rate adoption and hearing record.
New district appeared Tax bill breakdown and property jurisdiction Taxing unit and Tax Office Confirm boundaries and effective tax year.
Penalty or interest added Tax account payment history Tarrant County Tax Office Verify due date, postmark, payment and eligibility.
Mortgage escrow increased Tax bill and servicer escrow analysis Tax Office and mortgage servicer Separate the actual tax change from escrow shortage recovery.
A lower tax rate does not guarantee a lower bill. If taxable value rises enough, the levy can increase even when a taxing unit reduces its rate.
Value protest versus rate concern

Use the correct process for the part of the bill you dispute

Appraisal-value or exemption issue

Use Tarrant Appraisal District and the appraisal review board process for market value, unequal appraisal, property characteristics, exemptions and appraisal-record issues.

Open Tarrant Appraisal District
Taxing-unit rate or budget concern

Use the taxing unit’s Truth in Taxation notice, hearing, governing body and election procedures. TAD does not set the tax rate.

Review tax-rate information

When preparing a value protest

Read the protest deadline on the notice
Save current and prior TAD property records
Check land, improvement and total values
Verify square footage, class, age and features
Collect comparable sales and unequal-appraisal evidence
Photograph damage and obtain repair estimates
Request or download the district evidence
Prepare a one-page requested-value summary
“My tax bill is too high” is not a complete value-protest argument. Explain why the appraised value, property description, exemption decision or equal treatment is incorrect and support the claim with evidence.
Bill, payment and receipt

Verify the final Tarrant County tax bill after estimating

The official Tax Office portal allows visitors to search without creating a profile. Search by account number, owner address or owner name, open the account details and review the levy, balance, payment history and receipts.

Open the official Tarrant County Tax Office portal Avoid advertisement links or lookalike payment sites. Open the official tax portal
Search the account Use the account number when possible. Otherwise use the owner name or property address.
Confirm the property and tax year Match the account number, owner, location, legal description, year and amount before paying.
Open the tax breakdown Compare every taxing unit, rate, taxable value, exemption and levy with your estimate.
Review payment costs and deadlines Read the live checkout information before authorising an electronic payment.
Save the confirmation and receipt Keep the account number, tax year, amount, date, confirmation number and payment method.
Recheck posting Open the account after processing to confirm the remaining balance and receipt history.
Tarrant County states that a profile is not required merely to view an account or make a payment. The portal also provides account details, tax estimates, statements, receipts and payment history.
Verified office routing

Contact the office that controls your question

Tarrant Appraisal District

Use for property search, appraised value, property characteristics, exemptions, maps, notices, protests and appraisal records.

2500 Handley-Ederville Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6909

817-284-0024

Published hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Tarrant County Tax Office

Use for adopted-rate resources, tax bills, payments, receipts, balances, penalties, interest and tax collection.

100 East Weatherford Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76196
Mailing: P.O. Box 961018, Fort Worth, TX 76161-0018

817-884-1100
taxoffice@tarrantcounty.com

Published service hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Tarrant County Clerk Real Estate Records

Use for deeds, plats, liens, releases, powers of attorney and other recorded real-property documents.

Tarrant County Courthouse
Records Filing Office, Room B20
100 West Weatherford Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76196

817-884-1069

Before visiting

Write down the property account, legal description, tax year, taxing unit and exact question. Recheck holiday closures and branch services before travel.

Bring when relevant: tax statement, appraisal notice, payment confirmation, identification, deed information and exemption or protest documents.

Official action centre

Open the exact Tarrant County property-tax resource

TAD property search

Find account, property address, owner, values, exemptions, documents and taxing-unit links.

Open Tarrant Appraisal District
Rates and exemptions

Open the county hub for current adopted-rate and entity exemption information.

Open rates and exemptions
Truth in Taxation summary

Compare adopted, no-new-revenue, voter-approval, M&O and I&S rates.

Open rate summary
Tax account and payment

Search account details, estimate tax, pay online, print statements and retrieve receipts.

Open tax portal
Rate worksheets

Review the calculation worksheet published for an individual taxing unit.

Open 2025 worksheets
Deeds and real-estate records

Use the County Clerk for recorded deeds, plats, liens and official copies.

Open real-estate records

Related AppraisalDistrict.org guides

Tarrant County property-tax guide Tarrant Appraisal District guide Texas property-tax rate guide Texas exemption guide
Editorial review

How this Tarrant County rate guide was improved

AppraisalDistrict.org property tax guide editorial reviewer
Existing article image retained

The useful editorial image from the existing article has been retained. The article itself was rebuilt around official Tarrant Appraisal District, Tarrant County Tax Office, Truth in Taxation, tax-estimator and County Clerk resources.

Rate examples identify the tax year and explain that a property-specific rate must be built from the actual taxing units attached to the parcel.

Official local sources reviewed July 28, 2026. Adopted rates, proposed rates, exemptions, portal providers, office information and tax-account data can change after publication.

10 property-rate answers

Tarrant County property tax rate FAQs

What is the Tarrant County property tax rate?

There is no single all-in Tarrant County rate. The 2025 Tarrant County government rate is 0.186200 per $100 of taxable value, but most bills also include a city or other local unit, school district, JPS Health Network, Tarrant County College and possibly water or special districts.

Are 2026 Tarrant County property tax rates available yet?

As of July 28, 2026, most final 2026 adopted rates are not yet available because taxing units generally adopt rates later in the annual budget and Truth in Taxation process. Use 2025 rates for planning only and update the estimate when final 2026 rates are published.

How do I find the combined tax rate for my Tarrant County home?

Search the property through Tarrant Appraisal District, identify every taxing unit and then obtain each unit’s adopted rate through the Tarrant County rate resources. Add only the units that apply to that parcel.

How is Tarrant County property tax calculated?

Calculate every taxing unit separately: taxable value for that unit ÷ 100 × the unit’s adopted rate. Add the individual tax amounts to obtain an estimate, then verify the official levy through the Tax Office.

Why can two Tarrant County homes have different rates?

Nearby homes can be in different cities, school districts, water districts, municipal utility districts, emergency service districts or public improvement districts. Postal addresses do not always match legal taxing boundaries.

Does Tarrant Appraisal District set property tax rates?

No. TAD appraises property, administers exemptions and handles appraisal protests. Local taxing units adopt tax rates. The Tax Office calculates and collects the bills for the entities it serves.

Where can I estimate Tarrant County property taxes?

Use the official Tarrant County Tax Office portal to search an account or use the official estimator. The calculator in this article provides an educational planning estimate.

Why is the taxable value different for each taxing unit?

County, city, school, hospital and college units can provide different exemption amounts. One property can therefore show several taxable values even though the market and appraised values begin from the same appraisal account.

Can I protest a Tarrant County tax rate?

A property-value protest goes through TAD and the appraisal review board. Concerns about a proposed rate or taxing-unit budget are addressed through Truth in Taxation notices, public hearings, the taxing unit’s governing body and applicable election procedures.

Where do I pay Tarrant County property taxes?

Use the official Tarrant County Tax Office portal. A profile is not required merely to search, view account details or make a payment. Verify the account, property, year, amount and fee before submitting.

Accuracy and independence notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational website. It is not Tarrant Appraisal District, Tarrant County, the Tarrant County Tax Office, the Texas Comptroller, a city, school district, hospital district, college district or other taxing unit.

Property values, exemptions, taxing-unit boundaries, proposed rates, adopted rates, special assessments, bills, penalties, interest, payment fees, portal providers, office hours and procedures can change. Always verify the property account, tax year, taxable value, taxing units and final official bill before paying, protesting, buying, selling, publishing or making a financial decision.

Rate examples in this guide are based on published 2025 adopted rates and are provided for planning while the 2026 adoption process continues. A combined-rate example is not proof that the listed units apply to a particular property.

Primary official sources reviewed: Tarrant Appraisal District property search and property records; Tarrant County Tax Office property-tax hub, Rates and Exemptions, Truth in Taxation Summary, 2025 Tax Rate Calculation Worksheets, official account portal and tax estimator; and Tarrant County Clerk Real Estate Records.

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