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San Jacinto County Property Taxes

County tax rates, exemptions, appraisal district resources, and how property taxes affect closing in San Jacinto County.

At a glance

County seat
Coldspring
Appraisal district
San Jacinto
2025 total county tax rate
0.4829 per $100 valuation

County rate only. Your total bill also includes school district, city, and special district taxes.

2025 county tax rates

Rates below are the San Jacinto County government portion only, reported to the Texas Comptroller. They do not include school, city, or special district taxes that make up most property tax bills.

Rate typePer $100 valuation
Total county rate0.4829
General fund0.4829
Road and bridge0.0000
Farm-to-market / county road0.0000
No-new-revenue rate0.4632
Voter-approval rate0.4829

Source: Texas Comptroller 2025 County Rates and Levies (as of 01/28/2026).

Exemptions in San Jacinto County

Apply for exemptions through the San Jacinto Appraisal District. Amounts below reflect state minimums; local taxing units in San Jacinto County may offer additional optional exemptions.

  • Homestead (school district)

    $100,000 reduction in taxable value for school taxes.

  • General homestead

    $100,000 additional school district reduction (state minimum).

  • Over-65 or disabled

    $10,000 additional exemption; may qualify for a school tax ceiling.

  • Disabled veteran

    Varies by disability rating (Tax Code §11.22)

  • Agricultural / open-space

    Productivity valuation available for qualifying land

State-mandated minimums apply statewide. Local taxing units may offer additional optional exemptions — confirm current amounts with the appraisal district.

Property taxes and your closing

When you buy or sell property in San Jacinto County, property taxes are prorated at closing based on the transaction date and contract terms. Your title company will review San Jacinto County tax records for delinquencies, pending liens, and open protests that could affect title.

File homestead and other exemption applications with the San Jacinto County Appraisal District after closing if you qualify. Exemptions are not automatic — they require an application on the CAD's timeline.

Use the county appraisal district property search to verify the parcel, current owner, and appraised value before closing. Discrepancies between contract value and tax roll data should be resolved early in the transaction.

Closing in San Jacinto County?

Property taxes in San Jacinto County affect prorations, exemption filings, and what title professionals review before closing. Schedule a consultation to discuss how local tax rules apply to your purchase, sale, or refinance.

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