Tax Rates

Use Collin County Tax Rate Worksheets Before Comparing Bills

A Collin County tax bill is usually a stack of local governments, not one county-wide rate. The county Tax Assessor's tax-rate page links tax rate entity summaries, tax rate history, governing-body contacts, truth-in-taxation definitions, and calculation worksheets.

That page is useful before comparing two homes. A Plano ISD address, a McKinney ISD address, a MUD, a PID, or a Collin College line can change the total bill even when two houses have similar values.

The Tax Office collects and distributes the money, but city councils, school boards, county commissioners, and special districts set their own rates. Use the county tax-rate page and the current property account lookup to see the exact tax units attached to a property.

Source to confirm: Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector - Tax Rates

More Collin County notes

Property Tax Relief

How the Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Property Tax Bill

If you own and live in your home in Collin County, you can apply for a homestead exemption that removes part of your home's value from the tax calculation.

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Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Property Taxes in Collin County

Two separate offices deal with your property taxes. One sets your home's value. The other sends your bill and collects payment.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Land Used for Farming Can Be Taxed at a Much Lower Rate

Texas law lets land used for farming be taxed on its farming value, not its full market value. This can sharply lower the tax bill.

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Special Districts

Many New Subdivisions Have an Extra Tax Line for a MUD or PID

Many new neighborhoods in Collin County have an extra charge on top of regular property taxes. It pays for water lines, roads, and parks built by the developer.

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