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Travis County property taxes depend on the specific property, its exemptions, and the taxing entities tied to that address. TCAD says appraised value is based on January 1 market value and the tax bill is set by local budgets and adopted tax rates.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
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- Look up the exact property in TravisTaxes.com or the local property tax database.
- Check the Notice of Appraised Value for market value, taxable value and exemptions.
- Confirm the taxing entities tied to the address before estimating the bill.
- File a protest by the TCAD deadline if the value looks wrong.
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Compare homes with SteveWhat determines the bill near UT Austin
For a property around UT Austin, Travis Central Appraisal District says the bill comes from the property’s taxable value, which depends on market value and any exemptions, plus the tax rates adopted by the local taxing entities for that address. TCAD also says Travis County property owners can use the local property tax database and TravisTaxes.com to look up their property and review how proposed and adopted rates affect the bill.
- The 2026 median market value for a residential homestead in Travis County is $493,449, and the median taxable value is $384,747.
- Property owners should check the taxing entities attached to the specific property, because cities, counties, school districts and other local bodies can all affect the bill.
- TCAD says changes in market value do not directly translate into tax bill changes; the final bill follows adopted tax rates and budgets.
How to verify your specific property
TCAD says property owners should review their Notice of Appraised Value and the online property database, and file a protest if the market value is wrong. The protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the notice is mailed, whichever is later, and TCAD encourages filing through its online portal.
- Use the property tax database to confirm the address, taxing entities, exemptions and taxable value for the exact property.
- If the appraisal looks off, file a protest with TCAD and upload evidence through the online portal.
- TCAD says informal meetings begin April 6, 2026, and ARB hearings are expected to begin in June 2026.
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