Every taxing unit on a Hidalgo bill
Your bill adds up one line per taxing unit. These are the units on the 2025 appraisal roll for homes inside Hidalgo city limits, with Valley View ISD 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 HidalgoCity | 0.172200 | 0.179200 | 0.351400 | Comptroller 2025 city file, HCAD 2025 roll |
| Valley View ISDSchool district | 0.786900 | 0.373000 | 1.159900 | Comptroller 2025 school file, HCAD 2025 roll |
| Combined (Valley View ISD) | 2.409800 |
What makes up the Hidalgo rate
Valley View ISD is the biggest line on a Hidalgo bill: 1.1599 of the 2.4098 per $100, or 48% 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 Hidalgo's own 2025 rate is 0.3514, the lowest of the 10 Hidalgo County city rates on this site (from 0.3514 to 0.7850).
At 2025 rates, Hidalgo's combined 2.4098 is the 10th lowest of the 20 Valley cities on this site and the 3rd lowest of the 10 in Hidalgo County.
Which school district?
Hidalgo city limits cross more than one school district, and the school district is the biggest line on the bill. About 72.9% of the homes are in Valley View ISD, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View ISD | about 72.9% | 2.4098 | $5,603 |
| Hidalgo ISD | about 27.1% | 2.4148 | $5,611 |
On a $300,000 homestead the Valley View ISD part of Hidalgo pays about $5,603 a year, and the Hidalgo ISD part about $5,611, a difference of $8.
Of the 3,964 housing units the 2020 Census counted inside Hidalgo city limits, 2,890 in Valley View ISD and 1,074 in Hidalgo ISD.
Units that tax only some homes
No other taxing units showed up on the 8 sampled homes inside Hidalgo city limits on the 2025 roll. 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.
A Hidalgo mailing address can sit outside city limits, where there is no city tax and an emergency services district may tax instead. Your appraisal district record lists every unit on your home.
Estimate your Hidalgo 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
$5,603 a year
Estimated 2025 property tax for Hidalgo, $300,000 taxable value before exemptions, combined rate 2.409800 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 Hidalgo | 0.351400 | $300,000 | $1,054 |
| Valley View ISD | 1.159900 | $160,000 | $1,856 |
| Total (estimate) | 2.409800 | $5,603 |
Estimate. Local-option exemptions and the 65+ school tax ceiling can lower it; your tax office has your exact bill.
What a Hidalgo home pays at $200,000, $300,000 and $400,000
| Appraised value | No exemptions | Homestead | Homestead, 65 or older |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $4,820 | $3,193 | $2,497 |
| $300,000 | $7,229 | $5,603 | $4,907 |
| $400,000 | $9,639 | $8,013 | $7,317 |
What the exemptions are worth in Hidalgo
| Exemption | Saves a year | Tax left |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead ($140,000 off Valley View ISD, $5,000 off South Texas ISD) | $1,626 | $5,603 |
| Add 65 or older, or disabled ($60,000 more off Valley View ISD) | $696 | $4,907 |
| Add a veteran rating of 70% or more ($12,000 off every unit) | $289 | $5,314 |
| Veteran with a 100% rating or individual unemployability | $5,603 | $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 Hidalgo
New-home communities in Hidalgo on this site, with the tax stack each community page uses (school district and combined rate). Community pages use 2025 adopted rates.
- Las Arboledas V, WestWind Homes: Valley View ISD, 2.4098 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 Valley View ISD. The City of Hidalgo 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.
Nearby cities
Questions
How much are property taxes on a $300,000 house in Hidalgo?
About $7,229 a year with no exemptions, $5,603 with a homestead exemption and $4,907 at 65 or older (2025 rates, Valley View ISD).
What is the property tax rate in Hidalgo, TX?
2.4098 per $100 (2.41%) for most homes in 2025: 6 taxing units.
Which school district am I in?
Most homes inside Hidalgo city limits (about 72.9%) are in Valley View ISD. Others are in Hidalgo ISD (about 27.1%). Check your address on the Hidalgo County Appraisal District property search.
When and where do I pay Hidalgo 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 Valley View ISD. The City of Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo: the Hidalgo community guide.
- 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: 8 of 8 sampled Hidalgo County Appraisal District 2025 roll records with a Hidalgo 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.