Property taxes are an important part of homeownership in any state, but what you’ll be required to pay (and how) will vary depending on your municipality.

If you’re not sure where to start with your Bexar County property taxes, you’ve come to the right place.

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Property tax 101

Property taxes are levied based on the assessed value of your property to pay for public services. These local services include things like emergency services, public libraries, and law enforcement.

Most property taxes apply to real property like land, buildings, and homes

Your property taxes are determined by a local tax assessor who assigns rates based on your property’s market value and your local tax rate

Property taxes can change based on market conditions and local budgets

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What’s the property tax rate in Bexar County?

Bexar County’s average tax rate is 2.12% of a property’s assessed market value, which is above Texas’s average property tax rate of 1.81%.

You can expect to pay around $2,484 in property taxes per year based on the Bexar County average.

How Bexar County property taxes are determined

Each of Bexar County’s cities, towns, and school districts is subject to property taxes based on what each community needs to pay for each year.

Each fiscal year, all of Bexar County’s local governments determine a budget for public services and levy property taxes to fit this budget. The County Auditor determines a tax rate for each district.

Once a tax rate has been determined based on local budgets, the

Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector

determines the value of your property based on a fair valuation on the property market in your area.

Your property tax in Bexar County will be 2.12% of this valuation.

If you disagree with the valuation of your home, you can protest this value by May 15th or 30 days after your notice is mailed—whichever date is later. You can contact the Bexar Appraisal District at 210-224-8511 for more information on the appeal process.

You may qualify for a Bexar County property tax

Homestead Exemption

if the property you’re claiming the exemption for is designed for human residence and owned and occupied by you.

What do Bexar County property taxes pay for?

Bexar County uses property taxes to pay for many different services. What you pay for might be different from other Bexar County residents depending on your specific community. Here are a few services Bexar County property taxes pay for:

Transportation

Roads and highways

Fire and police protection

Community health services

Building safety

Public libraries

Public schools

Solid waste

Flood control projects

Texas law requires taxing jurisdictions to hold public hearings discussing any proposed increases to their tax rate. You can attend these meetings to learn more about how tax rates are determined and why they may change from year to year.

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How to pay property taxes in Bexar County

You’ll receive your property tax statement in October each year. Payment is due the following January 31st. Unpaid property taxes become delinquent on February 1st and are subject to interest and penalties.

Bexar County provides three convenient ways to pay your property taxes:

Pay online: You can pay your property taxes online with a major credit card or e-check using

Bexar County’s online property tax payment portal.

There is a convenience charge of 2.10% for credit cards. Make sure you have your 12 digit tax account number handy to pay.

Pay by phone: You can pay over the phone with a major credit card or checking account by calling 1-888-852-3572. Again, make sure you have your 12 digit tax account number handy.

Pay in person: You can visit the following address during opening hours to pay your property taxes in person:

Vista Verde Plaza Building 233 N. Pecos La Trinidad San Antonio, TX 78207

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FAQs

What if I don’t receive a property tax statement?

Sadly, this doesn’t mean you’re exempt from paying your property tax! Contact the Bexar County Information Center at 210-335-2251 to request a duplicate tax statement, or

check your account status online

Can I get a discount if I pay early?

No, you won’t get any discounts on your property tax if you pay before the due date.

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