The HISD Board of Education adopted a tax rate of $1.0372 per $100 of taxable value for tax year 2022 during its regular monthly meeting on October 13, 2022.

This rate includes a “maintenance and operations” component of $0.8705 and a “debt-service” component of $0.1667.

The 2022 HISD tax rate of $1.0372 is lower than last year's rate.

In compliance with Texas Property Tax Code Section 26.05(b) Houston Independent School District ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.

Taxes may increase on a home if the appraisal district certified value of the home increased this year over last year.

For more information, call 713-556-6668 or 713-556-6580 or email us.

Houston Independent School District taxes are collected by the Harris County Tax Office (HCTO).

All HISD tax payments should be remitted to the Harris County Tax Office (HCTO), and all inquiries related to taxpayer accounts should be directed to the HCTO at 713-274-8000. The main address of the Harris County Tax Office is 1001 Preston, Houston, Texas, 77002.

If you have received an over 65 tax ceiling limitation certificate from the Harris County Appraisal District, please forward original certificate to the Harris County Tax Office or contact HCTO at 713-274-8000 and ask for the over 65 department.

Additional information, including the locations of Harris County Tax Office branches, can be found on the HCTO Web site.

Basic information about HISD taxes:

• Homestead tax exemption: $40,000 plus 20 percent of appraised value
• Additional exemption of $15,000 for homeowners age 65 and older, or disabled
• There are additional exemptions for disabled veterans. Contact the Harris County Appraisal District at 713-957-7800 for more information.

Other useful tax rate resources

Harris County Appraisal District / Harris County Tax Office