Austin, Texas Mortgage Calculator - Monthly Payment with Taxes, PMI & Insurance

Austin adds a city property-tax layer on top of Travis County and AISD levies. The adopted voter-approval rate of $0.524017 per $100 applies for FY 2025-26 after Prop Q was rejected by voters. The city offers a 20% homestead exemption and up to $40,000 in down payment assistance for qualifying first-time buyers within city limits. On a $400,000 Austin example with 20% down at 6.5% for 30 years, principal and interest are about $2,023; property tax escrow at ~1.15% is about $382/mo, for estimated PITI near $2,505 before PMI. ISD levies can add more escrow beyond this city+county core.

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Monthly Payment

$2,310

$1,770 Principal & Interest · $415 Property Taxes · $125 Other

Principal & Interest
$1,770/mo
Property Taxes
$415/mo
Total Interest
$357,125
Loan Amount
$280,000
Total Cost
$637,125
Est. annual tax
$4,984 · 1.42%
$2,310/month
Principal & Interest$1,769.79/mo
Property Taxes$415.35/mo
Home Insurance$125.00/mo
Property Tax Breakdown
School District (ISD) Property Tax$2,280/yr
County Property Tax$842/yr
Central Health (Hospital District)$330/yr
Austin Community College (ACC)$358/yr
City of Austin Property Tax$1,174/yr
Est. annual tax$4,984 · 1.42%
Exemptions Applied
ISD Homestead Exemption
$1,140/yr
Local Optional Homestead
$1,372/yr
Travis County Homestead Exemption
$210/yr
Austin City Homestead Exemption
$293/yr
Austin adds a city property-tax layer on top of Travis County and AISD levies. The adopted voter-approval rate of $0.524017 per $100 applies for FY 2025-26 after Prop Q was rejected by voters. The city offers a 20% homestead exemption and up to $40,000 in down payment assistance for qualifying first-time buyers within city limits. On a $400,000 Austin example with 20% down at 6.5% for 30 years, principal and interest are about $2,023; property tax escrow at ~1.15% is about $382/mo, for estimated PITI near $2,505 before PMI. ISD levies can add more escrow beyond this city+county core.

Methodology and limitations

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Methodology

Uses standard principal-and-interest mortgage math, then models housing-cost inputs such as tax, insurance, PMI, and extra-payment scenarios where available. National pages include worked PITI, term, and PMI comparison examples for planning.

Limitations

Planning estimate only. Actual approval, escrow, PMI, fees, taxes, insurance, and closing disclosures depend on lender, property, borrower profile, and local rules.

Austin, Texas Mortgage Calculator - Monthly Payment with Taxes, PMI & Insurance

Texas · Travis County

Austin adds a city property-tax layer on top of Travis County and AISD levies. The adopted voter-approval rate of $0.524017 per $100 applies for FY 2025-26 after Prop Q was rejected by voters. The city offers a 20% homestead exemption and up to $40,000 in down payment assistance for qualifying first-time buyers within city limits. On a $400,000 Austin example with 20% down at 6.5% for 30 years, principal and interest are about $2,023; property tax escrow at ~1.15% is about $382/mo, for estimated PITI near $2,505 before PMI. ISD levies can add more escrow beyond this city+county core.

Use this mortgage calculator for Austin, Texas to estimate the monthly payment with principal, interest, configured annual taxes, eligible exemptions, and assistance programs when the buyer profile matches the conditions.

What This Estimate Uses

  • Geographic level: city
  • Configured property tax rate: 2.29%
  • Configured benefits or exemptions: 12
  • Reviewed sources: 9

What Changes in Austin, Texas

  • Data level used: city. This page uses the most specific available data layer for Austin, Texas.
  • Configured combined annual property tax rate: 2.29% before exemptions and buyer-specific conditions are applied.
  • Configured down payment assistance programs: TSAHC Home Sweet Texas, TDHCA My First Texas Home, Austin Down Payment Assistance.

Local Tax Assumptions

These are the annual tax assumptions configured for this page. The calculator applies them to the appropriate value, then accounts for exemptions or conditions when the buyer selects them.

  • School District (ISD) Property Tax - 1.140%
  • County Property Tax - 0.376%
  • Central Health (Hospital District) - 0.118%
  • Austin Community College (ACC) - 0.128%
  • City of Austin Property Tax - 0.524%

Programs and Exemptions Included

These benefits do not mean automatic approval. The calculator models them when the buyer inputs match the configured eligibility conditions.

  • ISD Homestead Exemption - $100,000 (requires: primary residence)
  • Local Optional Homestead - 20% (requires: primary residence, local optional homestead exemption is offered)
  • Age 65+ ISD Tax Ceiling - $10,000 (requires: primary residence, buyer is age 65 or older)
  • Disabled Veteran Exemption - $12,000 (requires: primary residence, buyer is a disabled veteran)
  • Travis County Homestead Exemption - 20% (requires: primary residence)
  • Travis County Over-65 Exemption - $143,220 (requires: primary residence, buyer is age 65 or older)
  • Austin City Homestead Exemption - 20% (requires: primary residence)
  • TSAHC Home Sweet Texas - 5% of loan (requires: first-time buyer, primary residence, income is below the program cap)
  • TDHCA My First Texas Home - 5% of loan (requires: all buyers are first-time buyers, primary residence, income is below the program cap)
  • Austin Down Payment Assistance - $40,000 (requires: first-time buyer, primary residence, income is below the program cap, inAustinCityLimits)
  • Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) - 20% of mortgage interest (requires: first-time buyer, primary residence, buyer has a Mortgage Credit Certificate)
  • Texas MCC - 20% of mortgage interest (requires: first-time buyer, primary residence, income is below the program cap, buyer has a Mortgage Credit Certificate)

When This Estimate Can Change

  • The actual property tax bill depends on the address, overlapping taxing jurisdictions, approved exemptions, and appraised value.
  • Home insurance, flood insurance, HOA dues, and PMI can vary by property, lender, and buyer profile.
  • Configured closing costs include Title Insurance (Texas promulgated rate), but other settlement charges may appear on a real loan estimate.

2025 Local Home-Purchase Mortgage Market in Travis County, Texas

Local home-purchase mortgage market context for Travis County, Texas: in 2025 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data, Travis County logged 20,212 final-action applications. The mortgage denial rate was 9.35% and the originated share was 66.66%.

These figures reflect the county market, not the city alone.

Metric Travis County State
Final-action applications 20,212 576,435
Mortgage denial rate 9.35% 14.50%
Originated share 66.66% 61.81%

Source: FFIEC HMDA 2025 (LAR modificado, compra de vivienda) · Texas vs California mortgage denial rates (methodology)

Nearby location comparison

Planning comparison on a $400,000 home with 20% down, 6.5% fixed for 30 years, and $100/mo insurance. Monthly tax uses each page's configured property tax rate.

Property tax and estimated PITI comparison near Austin, Texas
Location Est. property tax rate Est. monthly tax Est. monthly PITI
Austin (this page) 2.29% $762 $2,885
Bexar County 1.44% $480 $2,603
Collin County 1.37% $457 $2,579
Dallas County 1.67% $558 $2,681
Denton County 1.33% $442 $2,565
El Paso County 1.98% $660 $2,782

Local Data and Sources

Last editorial verification: June 3, 2026. This page combines the official data layers configured for Austin, Texas.

The sources used on this page are Consumer Financial Protection Bureau mortgage cost guidance, Texas Comptroller residence homestead exemptions, Texas Department of Insurance title premium rates, TSAHC homebuyer assistance, TDHCA My First Texas Home, Travis County Tax Rates, Travis Central Appraisal District homestead exemptions, City of Austin tax rate information, City of Austin Down Payment Assistance Program. Each source lists which rate, exemption, or program it validates and when it was last reviewed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Texas?

Texas has no state property tax. Local rates average 1.6-2.2% and are the sum of school district, county, city, and special district levies. Use this state mortgage calculator to combine that assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI, then drill into county or city pages when you have a specific address.

What first-time buyer programs exist in Texas?

TSAHC Home Sweet Texas and TDHCA My First Texas Home both offer down payment assistance up to 5% of the loan, subject to current program limits. The Texas MCC provides an annual federal tax credit of up to $2,000. Use this state mortgage calculator to combine that assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI, then drill into county or city pages when you have a specific address.

How does the Texas homestead exemption work?

Primary residences receive a $100,000 school district exemption, plus an optional 20% local exemption (capped at $5,000 minimum). Appraised value can only rise 10% per year while homesteaded. Use this state mortgage calculator to combine that assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI, then drill into county or city pages when you have a specific address.

What is a sample Texas PITI on $400,000?

With 20% down at 6.5% for 30 years, principal and interest are about $2,023. At ~1.54% statewide property-tax planning rate, monthly escrow is about $513; with $100 insurance, estimated PITI is about $2,636 without PMI. Drill into county or city calculators for address-level millage.

What is the Travis County property tax rate?

Travis County adopted a rate of $0.375845 per $100 valuation for FY 2026. Combined with AISD, City of Austin, ACC, and Central Health, the total rate averages about $2.07 per $100. Use this county mortgage calculator to combine that local assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI so your monthly PITI estimate is closer to a full housing payment before you talk to a lender.

Does Travis County offer a homestead exemption?

Yes. Travis County offers the maximum 20% homestead exemption (minimum $5,000) on the county portion of property taxes. Homeowners 65+ or disabled qualify for an additional $143,220 exemption. Use this county mortgage calculator to combine that local assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI so your monthly PITI estimate is closer to a full housing payment before you talk to a lender.

Is Travis County expensive for property taxes compared to other Texas counties?

Travis County's total combined rate averages about 2.07% - in the middle range for major Texas counties. Harris County (Houston) often exceeds 2.5% inside MUDs, while Collin County averages 1.7%. Your actual bill depends heavily on your school district and city.

How can I lower my property tax bill in Travis County?

File a homestead exemption to cap annual appraisal increases at 10%, apply for the 20% county exemption, and check if you qualify for the $143,220 over-65/disabled exemption. Protest your appraisal annually through the Travis Central Appraisal District - many homeowners see reductions.

What is a sample Travis County PITI on $400,000?

With 20% down at 6.5% for 30 years, principal and interest are about $2,023. At ~0.62% property tax, monthly escrow is about $207; with $100 insurance, estimated PITI is about $2,330 without PMI. Adjust price, rate, and down payment above to match your offer.

What is the City of Austin property tax rate?

The adopted FY 2025-26 rate is $0.524017 per $100 of taxable value, following the rejection of Prop Q in November 2025 which would have raised it to $0.574017. Use this city mortgage calculator to combine that local assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI so your monthly PITI estimate is closer to a full housing payment before you talk to a lender.

Does Austin offer down payment assistance?

Yes. The City of Austin Homebuyer Assistance Program offers up to $40,000 as a 0% forgivable loan for income-qualified first-time buyers purchasing inside city limits. Use this city mortgage calculator to combine that local assumption with principal, interest, insurance, and PMI so your monthly PITI estimate is closer to a full housing payment before you talk to a lender.

Can I really afford a home in Austin with current property taxes?

Austin's combined tax rate of approximately 2.07% means a $500,000 home costs about $10,350 in annual property taxes. While that's significant, the 20% homestead exemption and 10% appraisal cap help manage the long-term burden. Many buyers offset taxes through Austin's DPA program and lower-than-national mortgage rates on smaller loan amounts.

Does the $40,000 DPA actually cover enough in Austin's market?

$40,000 covers a 5% down payment on an $800,000 home or 10% on a $400,000 home - but the program's purchase price cap of $579,025 and income limit of $78,800 mean it targets more affordable properties. For buyers in that range, $40,000 as a forgivable 0% loan is one of the most generous DPA programs in Texas.

Will Austin property taxes go up after Prop Q was rejected?

In November 2025, Austin voters rejected Proposition Q which would have raised the city's rate from $0.524017 to $0.574017. The rate stayed flat at $0.524017 for FY 2025-26. Future rate increases would require a new voter-approved proposition or natural growth in assessed values under the 10% cap.

Austin vs. Dallas: Which Texas city has lower property taxes?

Austin (Travis County) combined rates run 1.90-2.20%, while Dallas (Dallas County) combined rates run 2.10-2.40%. On a $350,000 home, you'd pay about $7,000-$7,700 in Austin vs. $7,350-$8,400 in Dallas - a potential savings of $350-$700 per year in Austin. But Dallas home prices are typically lower, which can offset the rate difference.

What is a sample Austin PITI on $400,000?

With 20% down at 6.5% for 30 years, principal and interest are about $2,023. At ~1.15% property tax, monthly escrow is about $382; with $100 insurance, estimated PITI is about $2,505 without PMI. Adjust price, rate, and down payment above to match your offer.