Hidalgo County Property Tax Estimator
2025 rates for every Hidalgo County city, school district and special district, preloaded. Pick your units, enter your value.
Short answer: Hidalgo County's rate is 0.575%. A $400,000 homestead in McAllen pays about $6,127.05 a year at a combined 1.858032%.
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| Taxing unit | Rate | Exemption | Taxable value | Tax |
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Hidalgo County example
To match it, pick McAllen and McAllen ISD, then tick Hidalgo County Drainage District #1, South Texas College District, enter $400,000 and choose homestead: yes.
- Hidalgo County $2,300
- McAllen $306
- McAllen ISD $2,424
- Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 $449
- South Texas College District $648
| Unit | Taxable | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo County | $400,000 | 0.575%$0.575 per $100 | $2,300.00 |
| McAllen | $400,000 | 0.076532%$0.076532 per $100 | $306.13 |
| McAllen ISD | $260,000 | 0.9322%$0.9322 per $100 | $2,423.72 |
| Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 | $400,000 | 0.1123%$0.1123 per $100 | $449.20 |
| South Texas College District | $400,000 | 0.162%$0.162 per $100 | $648.00 |
| Total | 1.858032%$1.858032 per $100 | $6,127.05 |
- Appraisal district: Hidalgo County Appraisal District (HCAD)
- Protest deadline: May 15 (next business day if that falls on a weekend), or 30 days after the notice is mailed — whichever is later (Tax Code §41.44). Check your notice.
Questions
What is the Hidalgo County property tax rate?
Hidalgo County's own 2025 rate is 0.575% ($0.575 per $100). Cities add 0.076532% to 0.8502% and school districts 0.8617% to 1.3029%, so your total depends on your address.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in McAllen?
About $6,127.05 a year for a homestead, at a combined 1.858032% (Hidalgo County, McAllen, McAllen ISD, Hidalgo County Drainage District #1, South Texas College District), after the $140,000 school homestead exemption and before any local optional exemptions.
What exemptions does the estimator apply?
Only the state school-district homestead exemption: $140,000, or $200,000 if you are 65+ or disabled. County, city and special-district exemptions vary by unit and are not assumed.
Where do I find my exact taxing units in Hidalgo County?
Look up your property on Hidalgo County Appraisal District (HCAD). Your account lists every unit that taxes it, including MUDs and ESDs.