Brooks County, TX Property Tax: $1,042/yr (2026)
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The effective property tax rate in Brooks County is 1.26% of assessed home value. On a home at the county median value of $82,700, that works out to about $1,042 per year, or $87 per month. Brooks County is located in southern Texas, and is home to approximately 6,987 residents.
About Brooks County
Brooks County covers approximately 943.4 square miles in Texas. The county is home to about 6,987 residents living in roughly 3,856 housing units, of which 39.8% are owner-occupied. The median household income is $31,310, and the median home was built in 1970.
Brooks County borders Duval County, Hidalgo County, Jim Hogg County, Jim Wells County — useful comparisons if you're considering nearby areas with potentially different tax rates.
How Property Taxes Work in Texas
Property taxes in Texas are administered at the county level. Each county sets a millage rate applied to the assessed value of real property — the effective rate above accounts for any partial assessments and exemptions already built into the local tax base. Assessed value can differ meaningfully from current market value depending on how often the county reassesses and what fraction of market value it uses.
Most counties in Texas offer exemptions that reduce the taxable assessed value: homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior exemptions, disability exemptions, and veteran exemptions are common. These reduce your effective rate below the county-wide average shown here. Contact the Brooks County Assessor's office to learn which exemptions apply to your property and when to file.
Brooks County vs. Neighboring Counties
| Location | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks County, TX | 1.26% | $82,700 | $1,042 |
| Texas state average | 1.28% | — | $1,059* |
| Duval County | 1.08% | $86,400 | $931 |
| Hidalgo County | 1.76% | $124,000 | $2,187 |
| Jim Hogg County | 1.41% | $125,600 | $1,775 |
| Jim Wells County | 1.25% | $104,800 | $1,311 |
| US national average | 1.10% | $281,900 | $3,101 |
*State average annual tax computed at Brooks County's median home value of $82,700. Source: US Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Brooks County's property tax rate compare to the rest of Texas?
At 1.26%, Brooks County is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. On a home at the county median of $82,700, that means about $1,042 per year — versus $1,059 at the state average rate, a difference of $17 per year. Compared to the national average of 1.10%, Brooks County is above average.
What's a typical annual property tax bill in Brooks County?
For a home at the county median value of $82,700, the annual property tax in Brooks County is approximately $1,042 — or about $87 per month. For a home worth $124,050, expect around $1,563 per year. For a $165,400 home, approximately $2,084 per year. Use the calculator above to estimate taxes for any assessed value.
Where do I appeal a Brooks County property tax assessment?
Property assessment appeals in Brooks County are handled by the Brooks County Assessor's office. Most jurisdictions require filing within 30–90 days of receiving your assessment notice — confirm the specific deadline with the assessor's office before submitting, as deadlines and procedures vary by county. A successful appeal can reduce your assessed value and lower your tax bill for the current and future tax years.
What exemptions are available in Brooks County?
Texas counties commonly offer homestead exemptions for owner-occupied primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for qualifying homeowners aged 65 and older, exemptions for disabled residents, and veterans' exemptions. Each exemption reduces your assessed taxable value, which in turn reduces your effective tax rate below the county-wide 1.26% shown here. Contact the Brooks County Assessor's office to confirm which exemptions are available and the application deadlines.
Data sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates, US Census Gazetteer (2024), County Adjacency File