Lajitas, Brewster County, Texas Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Lajitas, Texas
Median Lajitas, Texas effective property tax rate: 1.33%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Texas state median of 1.48%.
Median Lajitas, Texas home value: $28,211
Median annual Lajitas, Texas tax bill: $436, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Brewster calculated?
Property taxes in Lajitas, Texas are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Lajitas's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Lajitas, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Lajitas, Brewster County, Texas Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.33%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$375
$348
How Does the Lajitas Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Lajitas property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Lajitas's median effective tax rate of 1.33% — based on actual property records in Brewster County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Lajitas's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Lajitas: rates range from 436.00 in 79852 to 436.00 in 79852, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Lajitas.
About Lajitas Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Lajitas, Brewster, Texas
Lajitas's median effective property tax rate of 1.33% is higher than the Texas state median of 1.48% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Brewster County base levy combined with local school district levies and Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Lajitas. Homeowners in the 79852 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.33%, while those in 79852 pay 1.33%. This spread — 0 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Brewster County. Understanding which part of Lajitas you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Lajitas homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Appraisal District before the May 15, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Lajitas, Brewster County, Texas
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Lajitas's effective property tax rate to other cities in Texas and the median property tax rates in Texas and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· 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 Effective Lajitas Tax Rate
1.33%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· 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 Effective Brewster County Tax Rate
1.33%
Median Effective Texas Tax Rate
1.48%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Lajitas, Brewster County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79852 | 0.71% | 1.12% | 1.33% | 1.58% | 1.92% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Lajitas, Brewster County, Texas
When examining property taxes in Lajitas, Texas, understanding the distinction between “market value” and “assessed value” is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Brewster County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Brewster County, assessment notices are sent in April each year.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For context, the median home price in Lajitas is $28,211, and the median tax bill is $436, compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Lajitas, Brewster County, Texas
Source: Ownwell
$28,211
$82,258
$136,304
Median Lajitas Market Value
$28,211
Median Brewster County Market Value
$116,941
Median Texas Market Value
$258,851
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Lajitas, Brewster County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79852 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $28,211 | $263,974 | $557,494 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Lajitas, Brewster County, Texas
Property tax bills in Lajitas are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set for Brewster County. When a property’s market value changes, the assessed value can change too, which affects the final bill. For homeowners, that means a higher assessed value can lead to a larger tax bill, while a lower assessed value may reduce what is owed.
In Lajitas, the median home price is $28,211, and the median property tax bill is $436 in ZIP code 79852. That bill is well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Bills can still vary widely from one home to another, with the 25th percentile at $376, the 75th percentile at $1,166, and the 90th percentile at $5,287. These differences show how location, assessed value, and local tax rates combine to shape what homeowners pay.
Median Lajitas Tax Bill
$436
Median Brewster County Tax Bill
$1,372
Median Texas Tax Bill
$3,441
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Lajitas, Brewster County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79852 | $363 | $376 | $436 | $1,166 | $5,287 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to protest!
Dates | |
|---|---|
| Appeal Deadline | June 15 |
| Tax Bill | |
| Issued | October 1 |
| Due Date #1 | November 30 |
| Due Date #2 | June 30 |
Links | |
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| Brewster Appraisal District | |
| Website | esearch.brewstercotad.org |