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Stephenville’s city tax rate for 2026 is $0.4297 per $100 of taxable value, and the city says that raised taxes on a $100,000 home by about $29.00. Your actual bill around Tarleton depends on the city, county, school district, and any special districts on the parcel.
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- Confirm the exact street address or parcel ID.
- Look up the parcel in Erath County’s property-tax database.
- Check which taxing units apply before estimating the bill.
- If you need the full tax picture, add city, county, school district, and special-district rates together.
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Comparing homes and property taxes?
A local housing professional can help compare homes near Tarleton State University and locate their property-tax histories. Confirm the tax treatment with the appraisal district or your tax adviser.
Compare homesWhat you can tell from the current city rate
The City of Stephenville adopted a 2026 property tax rate of $0.4297 per $100 of value. The city says that is a 9.98% increase in the rate and an effective 6.53% increase for maintenance and operations, with the city’s example showing about $993.53 in city tax on the average homestead.
- Use the city’s calculator formula: property tax = tax rate × taxable value ÷ 100.
- The city’s own page is the current authority for the adopted city rate and tax-year 2026 comparison.
- This is only the city portion, not the full bill.
Why the total bill can differ by address
A parcel around Tarleton can be taxed by multiple local units. Erath County’s directory shows active taxing units that include Erath County, the City of Stephenville, Stephenville ISD, and other districts, so the total depends on the exact property location and which taxing units apply to that parcel.
- A city rate is not the total property-tax rate.
- The same area can include county, school district, city, and special district taxes.
- The Comptroller’s county directory is the place to confirm which taxing units cover a specific parcel.
Where to verify a specific property
For a parcel-specific answer, check the Erath County Appraisal District property record and the county tax assessor-collector’s tax billing and collection information. The Stephenville finance page points property owners to both the appraisal district and the Erath County Tax Assessor/Collector for property-tax questions.
- Appraisal district confirms the parcel and taxing-unit setup.
- Tax assessor-collector handles billing and collection.
- Use the county’s current tax-rate database for the most up-to-date local rates.
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