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
- 20
- Last 30 days
- 3
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)
Opinion: Everyone promises to lower taxes. Few offer solutions
El Paso County Commissioner David Stout argues that unfunded state mandates, jail costs and urban sprawl demand attention as candidates promise lower property taxes. The post Opinion: Everyone promises to lower taxes. Few offer solutions appeared fir...
City of El Paso to offer free sessions to explain 2026 property taxes
City of El Paso to offer free sessions to explain 2026 property taxes KDBC
El Paso to host free 2026 property tax help sessions
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso will host free tax information sessions to assist residents with their 2026 property taxes beginning Oct. 27. The El Paso Consolidated Tax Office, Department of Information Technology, and Parks and Recreat...
Highest tax rates, lowest tax bills: The complicated reality of El Paso property taxes
El Paso’s high property tax rates are offset by comparatively low home values, leaving residents with a smaller average tax burden than most Texans in major metropolitan counties. The post Highest tax rates, lowest tax bills: The complicated reality ...
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
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
Podcast: El Paso homeowners could face more than $300 in property tax increases
Proposed city, county and hospital district tax rates could add more than $300 to the average homeowner’s bill, though final rates could still change. The post Podcast: El Paso homeowners could face more than $300 in property tax increases appeared f...
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 proposed tax rate could raise city tax bills by $132 a year on average home
El Paso City Council on Tuesday introduced the voter-approval tax rate to fund next year's budget. If adopted later this month, owners of average-value homes would pay about $132 more in city property taxes annually. The post El Paso City Council pro...
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
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
Early estimates suggests City of El Paso will need tax rate increase for FY 2027
Early estimates suggests City of El Paso will need tax rate increase for FY 2027 KTSM 9 News
City Council (Work) - May 11, 2026
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