Harris County, TX

Harris County, TX assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Harris County, Texas. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Harris County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Harris County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesHarris Central Appraisal District Property Searchhcad.org/property-search/property-search
  • Official portal for property valuation and appraisal data.
  • Search may be subject to temporary maintenance or access restrictions.
Deeds and recorded documentsHarris County Clerk Real Property Recordswww.cclerk.hctx.net/RealProperty.aspx
  • Official source for deeds, liens, and other recorded real property documents.
  • eCommerce portal available for purchasing certified and non-certified copies.
Property taxesHarris County Tax Officewww.hctax.net
  • Provides property tax statements, payment options, and tax history.
  • Includes online payment portal and installment plan information.
GIS and parcel mapsHCAD Parcel Viewerarcweb.hcad.org/parcel-viewer-v2.0/
  • Interactive GIS map for parcel boundaries and property information.
  • Maps are for informational purposes and do not constitute a legal survey.
Permits and building recordsHarris County ePermitsepermits.harriscountytx.gov
  • Portal for building and construction permits within Harris County jurisdiction.
  • Note: Incorporated cities within Harris County may maintain separate permit systems.
Zoning and land useHarris County Housing & Community Development Mapshcd.harriscountytx.gov/Maps
  • Harris County does not have traditional county-wide zoning.
  • Maps provided cover service areas, demographics, and land use data for planning purposes.
County data

Harris County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$307,279

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$275,956

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$3,568

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.28%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Harris County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Houston$294,854$259,6451.25%$3,272
Katy$315,652$295,1811.49%$4,763
Spring$329,232$301,1271.48%$4,737
Cypress$423,159$393,5581.44%$5,575
Humble$296,748$276,3041.44%$3,867
Tomball$393,814$364,3581.52%$5,508
Pasadena$246,034$209,3431.08%$2,495
Baytown$248,792$213,8951.14%$2,232
Kingwood$359,086$330,4291.14%$3,804
Crosby$291,122$253,7840.84%$1,955
FAQ

Harris County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I look up Harris County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Harris County Tax Office for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Harris County?

Use the official Harris County Clerk Real Property Records for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Harris County?

Use the official HCAD Parcel Viewer for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Harris County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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