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Texas Mortgage Calculator

No state income tax, but some of the highest property taxes — see the real monthly cost.

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Texas is known for higher-than-average property taxes, which can add meaningfully to your monthly payment even at a moderate home price. This calculator defaults to a Texas-typical effective property tax rate of about 1.7% of value per year — adjust it to your county and any homestead exemption.

How this calculator works

Enter your numbers and the monthly payment recalculates instantly — no submit button, no page reload. The payment breakdown separates principal, interest, taxes, insurance, PMI and HOA. Use the tabs to view a full amortization schedule, compare scenarios side by side, or work backward from a monthly budget. Your inputs are encoded in the page link so you can bookmark or share a scenario without any account.

Frequently asked questions

Why are Texas property taxes so high?

Texas has no state income tax, so local governments lean more on property taxes. Effective rates commonly run about 1.5%–2.2% of value depending on county.

Do homestead exemptions lower my Texas taxes?

Yes — a homestead exemption reduces your taxable value. Enter your expected annual tax after exemptions for the most accurate estimate.

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