In Texas there's no state income tax, so property taxes do the heavy lifting, and in El Paso County they depend on which city and school district a home is in. Here are the 2025 adopted rates side by side, and what they mean for a real home.
| City / school district | School rate | City, county, hospital & college | Combined rate | Est. yearly tax, $250k home, with homestead | Homestead saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of El Paso / EPISD | 1.0807 | 1.5630 | 2.6437 | $5,096 | $1,513 |
| City of El Paso / Ysleta ISD | 1.2005 | 1.5630 | 2.7635 | $5,228 | $1,681 |
| City of El Paso / Socorro ISD | 0.9389 | 1.5630 | 2.5019 | $4,940 | $1,315 |
| Horizon City / Clint ISD | 1.1224 | 1.3387 | 2.4611 | $4,581 | $1,572 |
| City of Socorro / Socorro ISD | 0.9389 | 1.4486 | 2.3875 | $4,654 | $1,315 |
| Canutillo ISD (unincorporated county) | 1.1525 | 0.8033 | 1.9558 | $3,276 | $1,614 |
Rates are per $100 of taxable value, from El Paso County Tax Office rate notices, the City of El Paso's adopted rate and school district adoptions. Estimates use the $140,000 school homestead exemption and ignore smaller local exemptions. Your tax statement is the final word.
If the home is your primary residence, Texas takes $140,000 off its value for school taxes. On a $250,000 home in the City of El Paso that's roughly $1,513 a year, every year. It's free to file with the El Paso Central Appraisal District, and plenty of homeowners never do.
Buying? The same home can cost hundreds of dollars a month more or less depending on the jurisdiction line, so compare two homes before you fall for one. I'll run both for you.