Borden County Property Taxes: Rates and Bills by City

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In tax year 2026, the median Borden County homeowner paid $155 in property taxes, a median effective rate of 1.38% of market value, compared with 1.48% statewide. Texas has no state income tax, so local governments and school districts rely heavily on property taxes. In Borden County, rates range from 1.38% in Gail to 1.40% in Odonnell.

Median Borden County effective property tax rate: 1.38%
Median Borden County home value: $11,000
Median Borden County property tax bill: $155

Last Updated October 26, 2026

Borden County Property Tax Calculator

Property Assessed Value

$100,000

$1,500,000

$3,000,000

Median Effective Tax Rate

1.38%

Estimate Property Tax Bill

$152

$141

How Property Taxes Work in Borden County

The Borden County appraisal district values every property at 100% of market value as of January 1.

Your bill is that value, minus exemptions, multiplied by the combined rate of every taxing unit that covers your property: County, city, school district (ISD), and often a municipal utility district (MUD) or other special district. Texas rates are expressed per $100 of taxable value.

School district taxes usually make up the largest part of a Borden County bill. For homesteads, the appraised value used for taxes can't rise more than 10% per year, even if market value rises faster.

Property Tax Bills in Borden County

Source: Ownwell

$201

$354

$506

Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.

Median Borden County Effective Property Tax Rate

1.38%

Median Borden County Home Value

$11,000

Median Borden County Tax Bill

$155

What is the Median Effective Property Tax Rate?

Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.

Property Tax Rates and Bills by City

Rank	City	Median Effective Tax Rate	Median Home Value	Median Tax Bill	25th % Bill	75th % Bill	90th % Bill
1	Big Spring	1.39%	$51,230	$506	$352	$1,613	$1,684
2	Fluvanna	1.40%	$37,160	$470	$361	$762	$1,375
3	Odonnell	1.40%	$25,940	$366	$197	$714	$1,068
4	Gail	1.38%	$17,090	$201	$51	$387	$641
—	Ackerly	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
—	Coahoma	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
—	Ira	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
—	Lamesa	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
—	Snyder	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

How to Protest Your Property Taxes in Borden County

In Texas, an appeal is called a protest. You can protest your appraised value if it's higher than your home's market value or higher than similar homes nearby (unequal appraisal).

Review your notice of appraised value
In spring, the appraisal district mails notices. Check the value, square footage, and property details.
File your protest
The deadline is May 15 or 30 days after your notice was mailed, whichever is later. File online or by mail with the appraisal district.
Informal review
Most protests are settled in an informal meeting with an appraiser before a formal hearing.
Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearing
If you don't settle, an independent panel of residents hears evidence from you and the appraisal district.
Further appeal
If you disagree with the ARB, you can pursue binding arbitration, the State Office of Administrative Hearings for qualifying properties, or district court.

Texas Property Tax Exemptions

The residence homestead exemption is the most valuable. It removes $140,000 of value from school district taxes, and homeowners 65 or older or with a disability receive an additional $60,000.

Homeowners 65 and older also get a school tax ceiling that freezes their school taxes at the level of the year they qualified. Disabled veterans may qualify for partial or full exemptions. Apply with the appraisal district.

Key Dates

Date	What Happens
January 1	Property valued for the tax year
April to May	Notices of appraised value mailed by the appraisal district
May 15 (or 30 days after notice)	Protest deadline
October to November	Tax bills mailed
January 31	Tax bills due

Frequently Asked Property Tax Questions in Borden County

What is the average property tax rate in Borden County?

The median effective property tax rate in Borden County is 1.38% of a home's market value. On the median Borden County home value of $11,000, that's about $152 per year. Rates range from 1.38% in Gail to 1.40% in Odonnell.

Which city in Borden County has the highest and lowest property taxes?

Odonnell has the highest median effective property tax rate in the county at 1.40%, while Gail has the lowest effective rate at 1.38%.

Why are property taxes so high in Borden County?

Texas has no state income tax, so local governments fund most services through property taxes. In Borden County, your bill is a combination of levies from the county, your city, your local school district (ISD), and potentially a Municipal Utility District (MUD) if you live in a newer development.

When is the property tax protest deadline in Borden County?

The deadline to file your protest with the appraisal district is May 15 or 30 days after your notice of appraised value was mailed, whichever is later.

How much is the homestead exemption in Texas?

The homestead exemption removes $140,000 of your home's value from school district taxes. Homeowners 65 or older or with a disability get an additional $60,000.

Is it worth protesting property taxes in Borden County?

You can protest every year, and there's no filing fee. Because Borden County homes are appraised at full market value, even a small reduction in appraised value can meaningfully lower your tax bill.