Every taxing unit on an Edinburg bill
Your bill adds up one line per taxing unit. These are the units on the 2025 appraisal roll for homes inside Edinburg city limits, with Edinburg CISD as the school district. Rates are dollars per $100 of taxable value.
| Taxing unit | M&O 2025 | I&S 2025 | 2025 rateadopted | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo CountyCounty | 0.518000 | 0.057000 | 0.575000 | Comptroller 2025 county file, HCAD roll record |
| Hidalgo County Drainage District #1Drainage district | 0.049500 | 0.062800 | 0.112300 | Comptroller 2025 special district file, HCAD 2025 roll |
| South Texas College DistrictCollege district | 0.140000 | 0.022000 | 0.162000 | Comptroller 2025 special district file, HCAD 2025 roll |
| South Texas ISD (magnet district)School district (countywide) | 0.049200 | 0.000000 | 0.049200 | Cameron CAD 2025 rates, HCAD 2025 roll |
| City of EdinburgCity | 0.519600 | 0.110400 | 0.630000 | Comptroller 2025 city file, HCAD 2025 roll |
| Edinburg CISDSchool district | 0.775900 | 0.085800 | 0.861700 | Comptroller 2025 school file, HCAD 2025 roll |
| Combined (Edinburg CISD) | 2.390200 |
What makes up the Edinburg rate
Edinburg CISD is the biggest line on an Edinburg bill: 0.8617 of the 2.3902 per $100, or 36% of the 2025 total. The countywide units (Hidalgo County, Hidalgo County Drainage District #1, South Texas College District and South Texas ISD (magnet district)) add 0.8985.
The City of Edinburg's own 2025 rate is 0.6300, the 7th highest of the 10 Hidalgo County city rates on this site (from 0.3514 to 0.7850).
At 2025 rates, Edinburg's combined 2.3902 is the 9th lowest of the 20 Valley cities on this site and the 2nd lowest of the 10 in Hidalgo County.
Which school district?
Edinburg city limits cross more than one school district, and the school district is the biggest line on the bill. About 99.8% of the homes are in Edinburg CISD, so the tables on this page default to it. Your district depends on your exact address. Look it up on the Hidalgo County Appraisal District property search.
| School district | Share of homes in city limits (2020) | Combined rate 2025 | Homestead tax at $300,000 (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburg CISD | about 99.8% | 2.3902 | $5,962 |
Also inside city limits, each with under 0.5% of the homes: McAllen ISD (combined 2.4607 in 2025). The estimator below includes them.
Of the 34,833 housing units the 2020 Census counted inside Edinburg city limits, 34,753 in Edinburg CISD and 80 in McAllen ISD.
Units that tax only some homes
No other taxing units showed up on the 19 sampled homes inside Edinburg city limits on the 2025 roll. Homes just outside the city are different (see below). A public improvement district (PID) in a newer subdivision bills an assessment, not a tax rate; the title company can tell you if a lot has one.
Estimate your Edinburg property tax
Annual tax only. Pick your school district, enter the appraised value from your notice, and choose your exemptions.
The percentage is each district's share of the city's homes (2020 Census). Your exact district depends on your address.
Estimated property tax
$5,962 a year
Estimated 2025 property tax for Edinburg, $300,000 taxable value before exemptions, combined rate 2.390200 per $100.
| Taxing unit | Rate per $100 | Taxable value | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo County | 0.575000 | $300,000 | $1,725 |
| Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 | 0.112300 | $300,000 | $337 |
| South Texas College District | 0.162000 | $300,000 | $486 |
| South Texas ISD (magnet district) | 0.049200 | $295,000 | $145 |
| City of Edinburg | 0.630000 | $300,000 | $1,890 |
| Edinburg CISD | 0.861700 | $160,000 | $1,379 |
| Total (estimate) | 2.390200 | $5,962 |
Estimate. Local-option exemptions and the 65+ school tax ceiling can lower it; your tax office has your exact bill.
What an Edinburg home pays at $200,000, $300,000 and $400,000
| Appraised value | No exemptions | Homestead | Homestead, 65 or older |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $4,780 | $3,572 | $3,055 |
| $300,000 | $7,171 | $5,962 | $5,445 |
| $400,000 | $9,561 | $8,352 | $7,835 |
What the exemptions are worth in Edinburg
| Exemption | Saves a year | Tax left |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead ($140,000 off Edinburg CISD, $5,000 off South Texas ISD) | $1,209 | $5,962 |
| Add 65 or older, or disabled ($60,000 more off Edinburg CISD) | $517 | $5,445 |
| Add a veteran rating of 70% or more ($12,000 off every unit) | $287 | $5,675 |
| Veteran with a 100% rating or individual unemployability | $5,962 | $0 |
Not in those figures: on the 2025 Hidalgo CAD roll, Hidalgo County took $15,000 off (about $86 a year) for the 65+ accounts we sampled.
Rules and forms: how each exemption works, the homestead guide and the disabled veteran guide.
New construction in Edinburg
New-home communities in Edinburg on this site, with the tax stack each community page uses (school district and combined rate). Community pages use 2025 adopted rates.
- Alberta Heights, Hakes Brothers: Edinburg CISD, 2.3902 per $100
- Heights on Wisconsin, CJE Construction: Edinburg CISD, 2.3902 per $100
- Highland Heights, CJE Construction: Edinburg CISD, 2.3902 per $100
- Jaguar Heights, Affordable Homes of South Texas: Edinburg CISD, 2.3902 per $100
- La Sienna (master-planned community), Rhodes Enterprises: Edinburg CISD, 2.3902 per $100
- McColl Groves, Esperanza Homes: Edinburg CISD, 2.3902 per $100
- Palmas, WestWind Homes: Edinburg CISD, 2.3902 per $100
- Rogers Coves, Esperanza Homes: Edinburg CISD, 2.3902 per $100
- Sapphire at La Sienna, Esperanza Homes: Edinburg CISD, 2.3902 per $100
- Silos at La Sienna, Esperanza Homes: Edinburg CISD, 2.3902 per $100
Protest deadline
Who sends the bill, and when it is due
The Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector, (956) 318-2157, collects for Hidalgo County, Hidalgo County Drainage District #1, South Texas College District, South Texas ISD (magnet district) and Edinburg CISD. The City of Edinburg is not on its list in the Comptroller's county directory, so that tax may come on a separate bill; your statement shows who collects each tax. Online: hidalgocounty.us.
2026 bills go out in October and November 2026 and are on time if paid by Monday, Feb. 1, 2027, because Jan. 31 falls on a Sunday (Tax Code 31.02, 1.06). Penalties and installment plans.
City limits vs. mailing address
21 of the 40 sampled homes with an Edinburg mailing address were outside Edinburg city limits. Those homes pay Hidalgo County ESD #3 (2025 rate 0.0068) instead of City of Edinburg tax (2025 rate 0.6300).
Your appraisal district record lists every unit that taxes your home, so check it before you rely on a city tax figure.
Nearby cities
Questions
How much are property taxes on a $300,000 house in Edinburg?
About $7,171 a year with no exemptions, $5,962 with a homestead exemption and $5,445 at 65 or older (2025 rates, Edinburg CISD).
What is the property tax rate in Edinburg, TX?
2.3902 per $100 (2.39%) for most homes in 2025: 6 taxing units.
Which school district am I in?
Most homes inside Edinburg city limits (about 99.8%) are in Edinburg CISD. Others are in McAllen ISD (under 0.5%). Check your address on the Hidalgo County Appraisal District property search.
When and where do I pay Edinburg property taxes?
The Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector, (956) 318-2157, collects for Hidalgo County, Hidalgo County Drainage District #1, South Texas College District, South Texas ISD (magnet district) and Edinburg CISD. The City of Edinburg is not on its list in the Comptroller's county directory, so that tax may come on a separate bill; your statement shows who collects each tax. 2026 bills are on time if paid by Monday, Feb. 1, 2027, because Jan. 31 is a Sunday.
Next steps
- Living in Edinburg: the Edinburg community guide.
- Building or buying new: new construction in Edinburg (each community page shows its own tax stack).
- Countywide view: Hidalgo County property tax rates, and all 20 Valley cities compared.
- Mortgage and affordability math: calculators.
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Sources and method
Units: 19 of 40 sampled Hidalgo County Appraisal District 2025 roll records with an Edinburg mailing address that were inside city limits (sampled Oct 14, 2026). Rates: checked Oct 16, 2026 against the sources below. Full method and data file.