Does Austin have high property tax rates? Are they high compared to other big cities?

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Does Austin have high property tax rates? Are they high compared to other big cities?

I have heard the slogan don't buy real estate in texas, but is it really that bad? And is Austin worse than other cities in Texas like Houston or Dallas?

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Property taxes are high in Austin, in excess of 2.5%, but bear in mind that you pay no income tax in Texas so this should mitigate your outgoings somewhat. Many cities in other states charge 1.5-2% which is considerably less.

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