Travis County, TX Real Estate & Communities
Several cities in this guide straddle county lines. Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Leander, and Round Rock each have portions in Williamson County; the appraisal district that bills you follows the parcel, not the city.
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Cities in Travis County
- West Lake Hills: A Quiet Ridge Above the City
Minutes from downtown yet worlds removed — canopy roads, limestone ridges, and one of Texas's most sought-after school districts.
- Austin
Austin is the state capital and the center of the metro, where neighborhoods differ more from each other than most suburbs differ from Austin.
Travis County is where most people picture when they say Austin, and it is also where the appraisal district, the county clerk, and the tax office live. This page is the hub for the cities we cover inside it.
How much does it cost to live in Travis County?
Your tax bill is the sum of rates set by the county, the city (if you live in one), the school district, Austin Community College, Central Health, and any special districts such as a MUD or PID. The Travis Central Appraisal District sets the value; the Travis County Tax Office collects. Combined rates vary by address.
File homestead, over-65, and disability exemptions with TCAD, not the tax office.
Travis County: frequently asked questions
- Which appraisal district covers Travis County?
- The Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD). Exemptions and protests are filed there; the Travis County Tax Office sends the bill.
- Is every Austin address in Travis County?
- No. Austin's city limits reach into Williamson and Hays counties in places. Check the parcel's appraisal district, not the mailing address.
- When are property taxes due?
- Texas property tax bills are generally mailed in October and are due by January 31 of the following year.