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Texas Mortgage Calculator
Account for property taxes near 1.5% - 2.5% and insurance for wind, hail, and flood coverage for Gulf Coast and Panhandle storms before you make an offer.
Start with Texas-specific assumptions, then fine-tune the calculator for your target county.
Texas homeowners juggle unique costs, from taxes to insurance. This guide walks you through each input so the mortgage calculator reflects real life in Texas.
What to review
- Model property taxes in Texas between 1.5% - 2.5% and include any county or city assessments.
- Add homeowners insurance estimates that capture wind, hail, and flood coverage for Gulf Coast and Panhandle storms.
- Compare payments across neighborhoods that follow Austin tech hiring, Dallas-Fort Worth expansion, and Houston energy payrolls.
Quick tips
- Claim local tax breaks
- Most counties in Texas offer homestead or primary residence exemptions. Update the tax input after qualifying to keep escrow accurate.
- Quote insurance annually
- Request annual premiums that include wind, hail, and flood coverage for Gulf Coast and Panhandle storms and divide by twelve so the calculator mirrors your escrow payment.
- Watch market momentum
- Track Austin tech hiring, Dallas-Fort Worth expansion, and Houston energy payrolls and refresh the calculator whenever list prices or assessments change.
Common questions
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How are property taxes calculated in Texas?
Texas assessors apply local millage rates that usually land near 1.5% - 2.5%. Multiply the assessed value by the rate, add special district fees, and plug the annual total into the tax field.
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Does Texas offer down payment assistance?
Yes. Explore programs such as Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation grants and My First Texas Home programs. Test smaller down payments in the calculator after factoring assistance or grants.
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What insurance coverage should I plan for in Texas?
Work with insurers to include wind, hail, and flood coverage for Gulf Coast and Panhandle storms. Enter the combined annual premium so the calculator reflects your full housing cost.