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Tax Information

2025 HISD Tax Rate

The HISD Board of Education adopted a tax rate of $0.8783 per $100 of taxable value for tax year 2025 at its October 15, 2025 meeting. This rate includes:

  • $0.7116 for maintenance and operations

  • $0.1667 for debt service 

Houston ISD adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year’s tax rate. 

Individual tax bills may increase if a home’s appraised value went up from the prior year.

All HISD taxes are collected by the Harris County Tax Office (HCTO). Payments and account inquiries should be directed to HCTO at 713-274-8000 or in person at 1001 Preston, Houston, TX 77002.

For questions about HISD taxes, call 713-556-6668 or 713-556-6580, or email HISDPropertyTax@houstonisd.org.

If you received an Over-65 tax ceiling certificate, please send the original certificate to HCTO or call their Over-65 Department at the number above. Visit the HCTO website for branch locations and additional details.

Basic information about HISD taxes:

  • Homestead tax exemption: $140,000 plus 20 percent of appraised value

  • Additional exemption of $60,000 for homeowners age 65 and older, or disabled plus an additional $5,000 for the local option

  • There are additional exemptions for disabled veterans. Contact the Harris Central Appraisal District at 713-957-7800 for more information.

Other useful tax rate resources:

Harris Central Appraisal
District Harris ► County Tax Office ►

Property Tax Transparency in Texas:

Property Tax Transparency in Texas ►