Taxes and costs near Taylor
Texas has high property tax rates. Here is the county’s 2026 rate and what bills look like.
42.15¢County rate per $100
$439KAverage homestead value
1.9% to 2.4%All-in, one guide
Property tax
- Williamson County’s adopted 2026 rate is about 42.15 cents per $100: 22.3301 for maintenance, 15.7917 for debt and 4.0329 for roads and bridges.
- The average homestead value fell 3.3%, from $454,166 to $439,175. The county part of an average bill is about $1,851.
- All-in effective rates are higher because schools and cities add their own. Aggregators say about 1.61% (about $7,205 on a $447,000 home). A May 2026 guide says 1.9% to 2.4%, or $7,200 to $9,600 on a $400,000 home.
Not covered: Taylor and Hutto city and school rates, Oncor power bills, and the state’s lack of a personal income tax, which we did not verify. Check with the appraisal district.