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Property tax 101

Here's what you need to know if you've never paid property taxes:

Property taxes are levied by local governments to fund public projects and outreach initiatives (like law enforcement, fire safety, and libraries).

The majority of property taxes are levied on real estate, which includes land, buildings, and dwellings.

Based on market values and local tax rates, a tax assessor will determine the property tax rate in your area.

Property taxes are continually adjusted to reflect changes in the local economy and budgets.

Property taxes are the primary method through which local governments collect funds from residents in order to sustain their community.

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What is the property tax rate in Hidalgo County?

The average tax rate in Hidalgo County is 1.92% of assessed home value, which is just above the state average of 1.81%. Based on average house values, you can expect to pay about $1,402 in property taxes per year.

Here's a thorough breakdown of

Hidalgo County's current proposed tax rates

How Hidalgo County property taxes are determined

Property taxes in Hidalgo County are set by the

Hidalgo County Assessor's office

on a property-by-property basis.

The local tax assessor determines the value of your property based on its fair market value. If you think that the valuation determined by the assessor's office is inaccurate, you have the right to dispute the property tax amount you are charged and request a reassessment.

For properties that are the taxpayer's main home, they may qualify for a homestead exemption.

The

Hidalgo County Homestead Exemption

can lower the appraised value of a primary home before calculating the property tax owed, which means that owner-occupied homes pay less in property taxes each year.

What do Hidalgo County property taxes pay for?

Hidalgo County property taxes are used to support a variety of services, including:

Road maintenance

Public transportation

Public libraries

School districts

Public education

Health services

Infrastructure

Municipal government projects

If you are unhappy with how your property taxes are spent or distributed, contact your local representative or attend council meetings to voice your concerns.

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How to pay property taxes in Hidalgo County

Hidalgo County property taxes are due on January 31 of each year, and Homestead Tax Deferral applications are due no later than April 1.

Property taxes in Hidalgo County can be paid in a variety of ways. You have the option of paying online, in person, or through a bank. Here's how it works:

Online: You can use an e-check or a credit card to pay Hidalgo County property taxes

online

—just be aware that there may be a small transactional fee for paying using a credit card.

In-person: You can pay at the

main office

of the Hidalgo County Tax Office, located in Edinburg, Texas.

Through your bank: Property taxes can be paid during the months of November, December, and January at any

Lone Star Bank

in Hidalgo County. You’ll just need an original tax statement stub to complete your payment.

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