McLennan County Property Tax Estimator
2025 rates for every McLennan County city, school district and special district, preloaded. Pick your units, enter your value.
Short answer: McLennan County's rate is 0.334805%. A $400,000 homestead in Waco pays about $7,556.28 a year at a combined 2.248379%.
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| Taxing unit | Rate | Exemption | Taxable value | Tax |
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McLennan County example
To match it, pick Waco and Waco ISD, then tick McLennan Community College District, enter $400,000 and choose homestead: yes.
- McLennan County $1,339
- Waco $3,020
- Waco ISD $2,669
- McLennan Community College District $528
| Unit | Taxable | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLennan County | $400,000 | 0.334805%$0.334805 per $100 | $1,339.22 |
| Waco | $400,000 | 0.755%$0.755 per $100 | $3,020.00 |
| Waco ISD | $260,000 | 1.0266%$1.0266 per $100 | $2,669.16 |
| McLennan Community College District | $400,000 | 0.131974%$0.131974 per $100 | $527.90 |
| Total | 2.248379%$2.248379 per $100 | $7,556.28 |
- Appraisal district: McLennan Central Appraisal District (McLennan CAD)
- 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 McLennan County property tax rate?
McLennan County's own 2025 rate is 0.334805% ($0.334805 per $100). Cities add 0.056426% to 0.947115% and school districts 0.6669% to 1.2552%, so your total depends on your address.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Waco?
About $7,556.28 a year for a homestead, at a combined 2.248379% (McLennan County, Waco, Waco ISD, McLennan Community 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 McLennan County?
Look up your property on McLennan Central Appraisal District (McLennan CAD). Your account lists every unit that taxes it, including MUDs and ESDs.