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Property Tax

The Texas Tax Code represents the main legal document regarding taxation in the State of Texas. Property taxes are determined at local levels, being used for paying for services such as schools, hospitals, colleges and others.


Market Value

The Galveston Central Appraisal District determines the appraised values, also known as market values, for all taxable real property in Galveston County. Market value has been defined by The Supreme Court as the sale price of real estate as agreed upon between a willing buyer and willing seller, with neither being under duress to buy or sell. Properties are reappraised at least once every three years, but they can be reappraised as often as every year if the market is active in that area.

Land Value + $14,380
Improvement value + $195,470
Total Market Value = $209,850

Assessed value

Assessed value is the foundation upon which taxing authorities determine the amount of real estate taxes to be paid. In Texas, properties are assessed at 100% of their market values less any governmental subventions.

Total Market Value $209,850
Total assessed value = $209,850

Exemptions and Taxable Value

Galveston county offers taxpayers several types of exemptions, which are detailed in the Texas Property Tax Code. The exemption values for each property are currently unavailable therefore the taxable value of the property will be equal to the total assessed value.

Taxable value $209,850

Property Tax

The property tax in Galveston County is calculated by multiplying the taxable value with the corresponding tax rates.
Base tax is an estimate of what an owner NOT benefiting from tax exemptions would pay. Nevertheless, actual taxes might differ from the figures displayed here due to various abatement and financial assistance programs.

Tax Description Taxable Value Tax Rate Tax Amount
Galveston County $209,850 x 0.619750% = $1,300.55
College Of The Mainland $209,850 x 0.233890% = $490.82
Galveston County $209,850 x 0.000000% = $0.00
Texas City Isd $209,850 x 1.288600% = $2,704.13
City Of Texas $209,850 x 0.425000% = $891.86
Galveston County Road Flood $209,850 x 0.009000% = $18.89

Base tax $209,850 x 2.5762% = $5,406.24

For more information please visit Galveston County's Central Appraisal District, or look up this property's current tax situation here or on Galveston County Tax Office.

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