Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County, Texas Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Fort Davis, Texas
Median Fort Davis, Texas effective property tax rate: 1.09%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Texas state median of 1.48%.
Median Fort Davis, Texas home value: $149,310
Median annual Fort Davis, Texas tax bill: $1,586, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Jeff Davis calculated?
Property taxes in Fort Davis, 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 Fort Davis's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Fort Davis, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County, Texas Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
1.09%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Fort Davis Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Fort Davis property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Fort Davis's median effective tax rate of 1.09% — based on actual property records in Jeff Davis 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 Fort Davis'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 Fort Davis: rates range from 1.09% in 79734 to 1.09% in 79734, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts. Fort Davis’s median effective tax rate is higher than the 1.02% national median property tax rate and lower than the 1.48% Texas median tax rate. The median property tax bill is $1,586, which is $814 lower than the Texas median.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Fort Davis.
About Fort Davis Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Fort Davis, Jeff Davis, Texas
Fort Davis’s median effective property tax rate of 1.09% is higher than the Texas state median of 1.48% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Jeff Davis 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 Fort Davis. Homeowners in the 79734 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.09%, while those in the lowest ZIP also pay 1.09%. This spread reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Jeff Davis County. Understanding which part of Fort Davis you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Fort Davis 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 Fort Davis, Jeff Davis 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 Fort Davis'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 ÷ 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 Fort Davis Tax Rate
1.09%
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 Effective Jeff Davis County Tax Rate
1.07%
Median Effective Texas Tax Rate
1.48%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79734 | 0.79% | 0.93% | 1.09% | 1.26% | 1.37% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County, Texas
When examining property taxes in Fort Davis, 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 Jeff Davis 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 are sent in April each year, and property owners typically receive them by the middle of the month. Each notice includes both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill.
For example, the median home price in Fort Davis is $149,310, with tax bills ranging across the county. ZIP code 79734 has the highest median home price at $149,310.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County, Texas
Source: Ownwell
$149,310
$149,310
$149,310
Median Fort Davis Market Value
$149,310
Median Jeff Davis County Market Value
$134,370
Median Texas Market Value
$258,851
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79734 | $41,370 | $75,135 | $149,310 | $251,860 | $377,710 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County, Texas
Property tax bills in Fort Davis are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rates set by the county and other taxing entities. The assessed value is determined from the market value of the property, and homeowners are taxed on that amount rather than on what they originally paid for the home. For a home with a median price of $149,310, the property tax bill can vary widely depending on the assessment and the rates applied.
In Fort Davis, the median property tax bill is $1,586.00, with the same median bill reported in ZIP code 79734. Bills at the 25th percentile are $829, while the 75th percentile reaches $2,662 and the 90th percentile climbs to $3,952. These differences show how property taxes can affect homeowners unevenly, even within the same area. Higher assessments or higher local rates can lead to larger annual bills, making property taxes an important part of homeownership costs.
Median Fort Davis Tax Bill
$1,586
Median Jeff Davis County Tax Bill
$1,388
Median Texas Tax Bill
$3,441
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79734 | $427 | $829 | $1,586 | $2,662 | $3,952 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to protest!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 1 |
| Tax Bill | |
| Issued | October 1 |
| Due Date #1 | November 30 |
| Due Date #2 | June 30 |
Links | |
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| Jeff Davis Appraisal District | |
| Website | www.jeffdaviscad.org |