Morris County property tax
Homeowners in Morris County, Texas typically pay about 1.10% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,329 on a median home value of $120,400.
Typical effective rate
1.10%
higher than 28% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,329
per year
Median home value
$120,400
In TX
#153
of 250 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.10% — 18% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 26% lower than the Texas median of 1.49%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,002 for mortgaged homes, $1,168 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 153rd highest effective rate of 250 ranked Texas counties; nationally it sits around the 72th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Morris County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.10%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Morris County, TX?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Morris County is 1.10% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,329) divided by the median home value ($120,400) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Morris County?
The median owner-occupied home in Morris County is valued at $120,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,329 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,002, versus $1,168 for homes without one.
How does Morris County compare to the rest of Texas?
Morris County's effective rate is 26% lower than the Texas median, ranking 153rd of 250 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Texas counties
Counties ranked closest to Morris County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Texas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | Young County | 1.11% | $1,957 |
| 151 | Palo Pinto County | 1.11% | $2,204 |
| 152 | Roberts County | 1.11% | $1,786 |
| 154 | Kendall County | 1.10% | $5,656 |
| 155 | Camp County | 1.10% | $1,901 |
| 156 | Cochran County | 1.10% | $583 |
Official data & resources for Morris County
- Morris County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Morris County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Morris County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.