How Tarrant County property tax is calculated
Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) values the home at 100% of market value on January 1, and in City of Fort Worth, Fort Worth ISD 6 units each apply their own rate per $100 to the value left after their own exemptions.[13][2][3] On a $350,000 home that is $7,794.67 with no exemptions, $5,612.48 as a homestead and $4,184.35 for an owner 65 or older; the biggest single line is Fort Worth ISD at $2,161.11.
| Taxing unit | Rate per $100 | Exempt | Taxable | Tax | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant County | $0.1860 | $70,000 | $280,000 | $520.80 | 9.3% |
| Tarrant County Hospital District (JPS Health Network) | $0.1590 | $70,000 | $280,000 | $445.20 | 7.9% |
| Tarrant County College District | $0.1200 | $5,000 | $345,000 | $414.00 | 7.4% |
| Tarrant Regional Water District | $0.0273 | $0 | $350,000 | $95.55 | 1.7% |
| City of Fort Worth | $0.7056 | $70,000 | $280,000 | $1,975.82 | 35.2% |
| Fort Worth ISD | $1.0291 | $140,000 | $210,000 | $2,161.11 | 38.5% |
| Total | $2.2270 | $5,612.48 | 100% |
What property taxes pay for in Tarrant County
Fort Worth ISD: 38.5% of a homestead bill, 46% without one (the $140,000 exemption cuts only the school line).[5][2] Largest non-school line: City of Fort Worth, 35.2%.
Tarrant County property tax rates by area
The same $350,000 homestead costs $5,612 in City of Fort Worth, $5,445 in City of Arlington.
| Area | Total rate per $100 | Tax | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fort Worth, Fort Worth ISD | $2.2270 | $5,612 | 1.60% |
| City of Arlington, Arlington ISD | $2.1909 | $5,445 | 1.56% |
| Taxing unit | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County | $0.186 per $100 |
| Tarrant County Hospital District (JPS Health Network) | $0.159 per $100 |
| Tarrant County College District | $0.12 per $100 |
| Tarrant Regional Water District | $0.0273 per $100 |
| City of Fort Worth | $0.70565 per $100 |
| Fort Worth ISD | $1.029099 per $100 |
| Total | $2.227049 per $100 (2.2270%) |
| Taxing unit | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County | $0.186 per $100 |
| Tarrant County Hospital District (JPS Health Network) | $0.159 per $100 |
| Tarrant County College District | $0.12 per $100 |
| City of Arlington | $0.6298 per $100 |
| Arlington ISD | $1.0961 per $100 |
| Total | $2.1909 per $100 (2.1909%) |
Rates for City of Fort Worth, Fort Worth ISD moved from $2.18908 to $2.227049 per $100 between the 2025 and 2026 tax years:
| Taxing unit | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant County | $0.1862 | $0.186 | −0.0002 |
| Tarrant County Hospital District (JPS Health Network) | $0.165 | $0.159 | −0.006 |
| Tarrant County College District | $0.11228 | $0.12 | +0.00772 |
| Tarrant Regional Water District | $0.0265 | $0.0273 | +0.0008 |
| City of Fort Worth | $0.67 | $0.70565 | +0.03565 |
| Fort Worth ISD | $1.0291 | $1.029099 | −0.000001 |
| Total | $2.18908 | $2.227049 | +0.037969 |
Tarrant County homestead and over-65 exemptions
On top of the state's $140,000 school homestead, local-option homesteads here are 20% (Tarrant County, JPS, City of Fort Worth, City of Arlington); 1% (Tarrant County College; $5,000 minimum), and the largest over-65 amount is $80,000 (City of Fort Worth).[5][6][4][7][8] Statewide rules and savings by county: homestead exemption Texas.
| Exemption | Amount |
|---|---|
| Local-option homestead 20% (Tarrant County, JPS, City of Fort Worth, City of Arlington) | 20% (min $5,000) |
| Local-option homestead 1% (Tarrant County College; $5,000 minimum) | 1% (min $5,000) |
| Over-65 (Tarrant County, JPS, Tarrant County College, Tarrant Regional Water District); disabled: $10,000 (TCC $3,000) | $50,000 |
| Over-65/disabled (City of Fort Worth) | $80,000 |
| Over-65/disabled (City of Arlington) | $60,000 |
Due date and protests
Tarrant County bills are due on receipt and delinquent after January 31, with Texas penalties and interest from February.[9][11] A property tax protest goes to the TAD Appraisal Review Board by May 15 or 30 days after your notice[12]. Tarrant Appraisal District takes protests through Property Owner's Notice of Protest (TAD notice of protest form)[17]; test your comps in the property tax assessment appeal calculator and see property tax due dates.
What changed for 2026 in Tarrant County
Tarrant County's own rate is $0.186 per $100 for 2026 ($0.1862 in 2025), the lowest general county rate among Texas's five most populous counties; the City of Fort Worth rose from $0.67 to $0.70565 and Fort Worth ISD stayed at about $1.0291.[3][2] The county, the JPS hospital district and the City of Fort Worth grant the full 20% local homestead exemption, while Tarrant County College grants 1% with a $5,000 minimum.[4]
The Tarrant Regional Water District levy appears on Fort Worth bills; we have not confirmed it for Arlington, so the Arlington area leaves it out.[3]
What Tarrant County homeowners typically pay
Census figures for 2024 put the median property tax paid by Tarrant County homeowners at $5,162 on a median home value of $351,900, an effective rate of about 1.47%.[15][16]
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Tarrant County property tax rate?
It depends on the area: $2.2270 per $100 (2.23%) in City of Fort Worth, Fort Worth ISD for 2026, the sum of 6 taxing units.
How much is property tax on a $350,000 house in Fort Worth?
About $5,612 a year with the homestead exemptions (2026 rates), or $7,795 without them.
What does a homeowner 65 or older pay in Tarrant County?
On a $350,000 home in City of Fort Worth, Fort Worth ISD, about $4,184 in the first year with the over-65 exemptions, before any school tax ceiling.
Sources
- Texas Tax Code §23.23 – Limitation on Appraised Value of Residence Homestead
- 2025 Tax Rates and Levies (school district, city, county, special district XLSX; version dated 01/28/2026)
- Truth in Taxation Summary (adopted rates by taxing unit, tax years 2021–2026)
- Rates and Exemptions – Detail (2026 Tax Rates & Exemptions)
- Texas Tax Code §11.13 – Residence Homestead
- Property Tax Exemptions
- Texas Tax Code §11.26 – Limitation of School Tax on Homesteads of Elderly or Disabled
- Appraisal and Tax Limitations
- Texas Tax Code §31.02 – Delinquency Date
- Texas Tax Code §1.06 – Effect of Weekend, Holiday, or Office Closure
- Texas Tax Code §33.01 – Penalties and Interest
- Texas Tax Code §41.44 – Notice of Protest
- Texas Tax Code §23.01 – Appraisals Generally
- Texas Tax Code §11.43 – Application for Exemption
- Table B25103: Mortgage Status by Median Real Estate Taxes Paid (American Community Survey 2024 1-year)
- Table B25077: Median Value (Dollars), owner-occupied housing units (American Community Survey 2024 1-year)
- TAD home page (archived 2026-09-23) linking the Notice of Protest form