Austin property tax rates in 2025 vary by county and taxing district: Travis County average: 2.16% (includes City of Austin 0.5208%, Travis County 0.3615%, Austin ISD 0.9498%).

Williamson County average: 2.23% (includes City of Austin portion 0.5208%, Williamson County 0.3901%, school district 1.0395%).

Hays County average: 2.45% (highest rates, includes county 0.4287%, school district 1.2850%).

Example: $400,000 home in Travis County = $8,640 annual tax before exemptions, $500,000 home in Williamson = $11,150 annual tax.

Rates include city, county, school district, and special districts (hospital, community college).

Austin homestead exemptions in 2025 provide significant savings: General residence homestead exemption: $100,000 reduction in school district taxable value (saves ~$950/year).

Over 65 exemption: Additional $10,000 county + school district exemptions (saves ~$300/year combined).

Disability exemption: $10,000 across all taxing entities (saves ~$220/year).

Tax ceiling: Over 65 or disabled homeowners get frozen school tax amount (no increases).

Example: $400,000 home with general homestead = $7,690 annual tax (vs $8,640 without), saving $950/year.

Over 65 homeowner saves additional ~$300, total $1,250/year savings.