Property Tax Assessments
Summary
Worried about your El Paso property taxes? Good news – they're actually lower than in most other big Texas cities. But don't get too excited, they're still not exactly 'cheap.'
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 16
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city faces a nearly $1 billion reduction in the commercial tax base due to a new state-mandated business personal property exemption.
Homeowners and business owners seeking to understand their tax obligations and protest rights.
The city's general fund may face revenue challenges due to the reduction in the taxable commercial base.
Mentions & discussions (21)
Canutillo ISD OKs lower tax rate than year before
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a lower tax rate for the 2026-27 school year than they did the year before, the district announced. The CISD Board of Trustees adopted the tax rate on Tuesd...
Rising property taxes raise questions for El Paso homeowners, homebuyers
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Rising property taxes are impacting El Pasoans and raising questions for buyers in the local housing market. El Paso homeowners face a series of property tax increases this year, including an average annual increase of: Taxpay...
Podcast: El Paso city property tax increase looms after a chaotic, divided council budget clash
Podcast: El Paso city property tax increase looms after a chaotic, divided council budget clash El Paso Matters
EPCC Board of Trustees to consider higher tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The public will have an early look at El Paso Community College’s proposed tax rate increase during the Board of Trustees’ upcoming meeting and another opportunity to voice concerns during a later hearing. EPCC plans on usin...
El Paso County approves Hospital District's FY 2027 $2B budget, tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso County Hospital District passed its Fiscal Year 2027 budget and tax rate. El Paso County Commissioners approved the Hospital District's $2.1 billion budget and $0.236904 tax rate on Monday, Aug. 24. The County Hos...
El Paso City Council to hear public input on proposed property tax increase
El Paso City Council to hear public input on proposed property tax increase KDBC
El Paso City Council to hear public input on proposed property tax increase
El Paso City Council to hear public input on proposed property tax increase KFOX
Socorro ISD approves VATRE for Nov. election
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Socorro Independent School District unanimously approved a Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election to be on the Nov. 3 ballot. This comes in light of the district's improved financial management, as cited by Moody's Rati...
Horizon City Council consider higher tax rate, payment on bonds coming up
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Horizon City officials plan on using money from a higher tax rate to make more payments on debt issued to build municipal buildings, construct streets and improve parks over the last several years. The Town of Horizon City wil...
Ysleta ISD tax rate headed to November ballot
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Ysleta Independent School District voted unanimously to send the fiscal year 2027 tax rate to voters in November. Voters in YISD will be asked to approve an increase in the district's operating rate by two-and-a-half penn...
Podcast: El Paso homeowners could face more than $300 in property tax increases
Podcast: El Paso homeowners could face more than $300 in property tax increases El Paso Matters
El Paso City Council proposed tax rate could raise city tax bills by $132 a year on average home
El Paso City Council proposed tax rate could raise city tax bills by $132 a year on average home El Paso Matters
Proposed 2027 budget would increase City property tax revenue nearly 8%
Proposed 2027 budget would increase City property tax revenue nearly 8% KVIA
El Paso City Council weighs higher property tax rate to close multi-million-dollar gap
El Paso City Council weighs higher property tax rate to close multi-million-dollar gap KDBC
El Paso budget plan could raise average homeowner taxes by about $11 a month
El Paso budget plan could raise average homeowner taxes by about $11 a month KFOX
EPISD considers bond initiative worth up to $450M for campus improvements
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — After declaring financial exigency last month amid a multi-million dollar budget deficit, the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) is considering a bond initiative worth up to $450 million. EPISD's Citizens Bond Steerin...
EPCC’s $8 million state funding loss could affect raises, property taxes
El Paso Community College received $8 million less than it earned under Texas' performance funding formula, forcing leaders to consider smaller employee raises and a possible property tax increase. The post EPCC’s $8 million state funding loss could ...
Podcast: El Paso’s 3 biggest school districts are facing financial crises, some worse than others. Here’s what to know.
EPISD is likely taking a bond of more than $400 million to voters this November, while YISD and SISD consider a tax ratification election in an effort to improve their finances. The post Podcast: El Paso’s 3 biggest school districts are facing financ...
Meta data center expected to become city of El Paso’s largest property taxpayer
Meta data center expected to become city of El Paso’s largest property taxpayer El Paso Matters
Average El Paso homeowner could pay about $105 more in city taxes next year
Average El Paso homeowner could pay about $105 more in city taxes next year El Paso Matters
City Council (Work) - May 11, 2026
Residents are concerned about rising property values and the complexity of the protest process. The city is working to ensure transparency and provide resources for homeowners to appeal their values.
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