A home inside the City of San Antonio pays six countywide and city rates, plus the rate of whichever school district it sits in, all on one bill from the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector [1][3]. San Antonio is split among many school districts, so two neighbors a few miles apart can pay quite different totals. Here are the official 2026 rates next to 2025’s.
| Taxing unit | 2026 rate per $100 | 2025 rate per $100 |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar County | 0.285963 | 0.276331 |
| Bexar County Road and Flood | 0.014036 | 0.023668 |
| University Health (Bexar County Hospital District) | 0.276235 | 0.276235 |
| Alamo Colleges (Alamo Community College District) | 0.166650 | 0.149150 |
| San Antonio River Authority | 0.019300 | 0.018300 |
| City of San Antonio | 0.562880 | 0.541590 |
| Total of the six | 1.325064 | 1.285274 |
- City of San Antonio: up about 2.1 cents. The city says the council adopted a maintenance and operations rate of 35.138 cents, a two-cent increase, with its FY 2027 budget on September 17, 2026 [4].
- Bexar County: the general rate rose about 1 cent while the road and flood rate fell by the same amount. Together they total $0.299999 both years (our math).
- Alamo Colleges: up 1.75 cents, from 0.149150 to 0.166650.
- University Health: unchanged at 0.276235.
Add your school district
The school rate is usually the biggest single line on the bill. These are the 2026 and 2025 rates for the school districts on the county’s list [1][2]:
| School district | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Alamo Heights ISD | 1.022900 | 0.957200 |
| East Central ISD | 0.872000 | 0.931900 |
| Edgewood ISD | 0.979300 | 0.986150 |
| Harlandale ISD | 1.257500 | 1.257500 |
| Judson ISD | 0.979600 | 0.979600 |
| North East ISD | 0.975400 | 0.982200 |
| Northside ISD | 1.004900 | 1.004900 |
| San Antonio ISD | 1.155200 | 1.155200 |
| South San Antonio ISD | 1.077000 | 1.195900 |
| Southside ISD | 1.066000 | 1.080500 |
| Southwest ISD | 1.152600 | 1.159800 |
With the six non-school rates, a City of San Antonio home in San Antonio ISD faces about $2.4803 per $100 before exemptions; in Northside ISD, about $2.3300; in North East ISD, about $2.3005 (our math from the 2026 list) [1].
How the rates become a bill
Each rate is charged per $100 of taxable value, and each unit applies it after its own exemptions [1][5]. In San Antonio that matters a lot:
- School districts apply their rate after the $140,000 state homestead exemption, plus $60,000 at 65 or disabled (more in some districts) [1][5].
- The City of San Antonio, Bexar County and University Health each take 20% off a homestead’s value first, with extra amounts at 65: $85,000 for the city, $50,000 for the county and $30,000 for University Health [1].
- Alamo Colleges takes 1% (at least $5,000), and $50,000 at 65 or disabled [1].
Our San Antonio homestead exemption guide has the full list and how to file.
Property tax and homestead savings estimate
Rates prefilled: San Antonio ISD, plus Bexar County, road and flood, University Health, Alamo Colleges, the San Antonio River Authority and the City of San Antonio combined (2026 rates from the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector). Enter 20 for the local option: the city, county and University Health give 20%, but Alamo Colleges gives 1% and the River Authority 4%. Change them to match your tax bill.
An estimate only. Your appraisal district and tax bill have the exact numbers, including any extra exemptions your city or county offers and special districts (like MUDs) not counted here.
Who sets what
The Bexar Central Appraisal District sets your home’s value and applies exemptions. Each taxing unit’s board sets its own rate. The Tax Assessor-Collector collects the bill but sets neither the value nor the rates [3].
Ways to lower the bill
- Make sure every exemption is on your account. The Tax Office will check if you call (210) 335-2251 [3].
- Protest your value with the appraisal district if it looks too high; the Tax Office can’t change it [3].
- Spread the payments with the Half-Payment Plan: see Bexar County property tax due dates and payment plans.
For rates elsewhere in Texas, see BestTexas’s Texas property tax rates by county and city.
Sources
- Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector: 2026 Official Tax Rates & Exemptions
- Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector: 2025 Official Tax Rates & Exemptions
- Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector: 2026 Newsletter
- City of San Antonio: A Balanced Budget That Prioritizes the Commitment to City Services (September 17, 2026)
- Bexar Central Appraisal District: Comptroller's Office Encourages Homeowners to Take Advantage of Homestead Exemptions (March 6, 2026)
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What is the property tax rate in San Antonio for 2026?
For a home in the City of San Antonio, the six non-school rates on the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector's 2026 list add up to $1.325064 per $100 of taxable value. Add your school district: with San Antonio ISD ($1.1552), the total is about $2.4803 per $100; with Northside ISD ($1.0049), about $2.3300. Exemptions lower the value each rate applies to.
Did San Antonio raise its property tax rate?
Yes. The City of San Antonio's 2026 rate is $0.562880 per $100, up from $0.541590 in 2025. The city says the council adopted a maintenance and operations rate of 35.138 cents, a two-cent increase, with the FY 2027 budget on September 17, 2026.
What is the University Health tax rate?
The Bexar County Hospital District, which operates as University Health, is $0.276235 per $100 for 2026, the same as in 2025.