The overview
Buda City Council unanimously approved the adoption of the property tax rate of $0.3576 per $100 of taxable value for fiscal year 2025-26, a 5.3% increase from the current tax rate of $0.3395 per $100 of taxable value, according to city documents.
The details
Although appraised home values decreased by $17,950 in 2025 compared to the previous year, homeowners could still end up paying more in property taxes this year.
Taking appraised values into account, the effective rate increase from tax year 2024-25 is 4.3%. The effective rate reflects what homeowners actually pay once changes in property values are factored in.
Put in perspective
According to previous Community Impact reporting, the average homeowner in Buda paid about $1,457 in city property taxes in 2024-25. Under the newly adopted tax rate, the owner of an average-valued home at $411,380 will pay about $1,471 in 2025-26—up about $14 from 2024-25.
What’s next
According to the Hays County website, 2025 property taxes must be paid in full by Jan. 31, 2026.
