Smith County property tax
Homeowners in Smith County, Texas typically pay about 1.16% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,804 on a median home value of $240,700.
Typical effective rate
1.16%
higher than 25% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,804
per year
Median home value
$240,700
In TX
#130
of 250 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.16% — 24% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 22% lower than the Texas median of 1.49%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,302 for mortgaged homes, $2,128 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 130th highest effective rate of 250 ranked Texas counties; nationally it sits around the 75th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Smith County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.16%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Smith County, TX?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Smith County is 1.16% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,804) divided by the median home value ($240,700) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Smith County?
The median owner-occupied home in Smith County is valued at $240,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,804 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,302, versus $2,128 for homes without one.
How does Smith County compare to the rest of Texas?
Smith County's effective rate is 22% lower than the Texas median, ranking 130th of 250 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Texas counties
Counties ranked closest to Smith County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Texas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | Walker County | 1.18% | $2,669 |
| 128 | Liberty County | 1.17% | $2,133 |
| 129 | Lampasas County | 1.17% | $2,929 |
| 131 | Gregg County | 1.16% | $2,368 |
| 132 | Coke County | 1.16% | $1,372 |
| 133 | Hemphill County | 1.16% | $2,390 |
Official data & resources for Smith County
- Smith County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Smith County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Smith County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.