Tax Office

Mission Statement

To enforce the collection of ad valorem tax in the City of McAllen by making sure that every property in the City is correctly appraised and assessed at fair market value, and that every property owner will meet the responsibility to pay property taxes upon ownership of such land.

Goals

  • Continue to target personal property accounts before they reach statues of limitation on taxation.
  • Continue to work with the planning department and appraisal district in order to keep agues rollback issues under control.
  • Continue to monitor the partial payment contracts, bankruptcy cases, and special accounts incase of changes.
  • Continue to educate the staff for their benefit as well as for the benefit of the citizens of the City of McAllen.
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City Taxes 2009 Tax Rate

Property values have increased 50% in the City of McAllen in the past 10 years.
The average home value in 2009 is $109,544.

The City of McAllen accepts quarterly payments, credit card payments, and partial payments.

History of Tax Rates
Year Total Market Value Net Taxable Value Tax Levy
2009 9,053,609,300 7,032,559,952 29,628,175
2008 8,555,446,409 6,663,254,055 29,654,900
2007 8,342,044,517 6,858,798,955 28,896,120
2006 6,852,003,950 5,561,595,308 23,248,262
2005 6,408,355,283 5,210,969,262 23,267,872
2004 6,073,972,845 5,188,446,565 21,858,927
2003 5,477,596,975 4,656,898,781 19,619,513
2002 5,168,540,693 4,396,125,517 18,520,876
2001 4,869,313,107 4,205,515,524 17,717,836
2000 4,520,513,846 3,873,339,642 16,318,379
1999 4,128,248,378 3,562,183,898 15,007,480
1998 3,999,601,445 3,460,333,153 14,609,646
1997 3,859,575,042 3,227,248,695 13,596,398
1996 3,622,199,788 3,105,692,181 14,074,996

Exemptions

Exemptions *
Group Amount
Over 65 or Senior Citizens $10,000.00
Disability $10,000.00
Veterans $5,000.00 to $12,000.00
100% Disabled Veterans Total Exempt Homestead

* Note: Applications for exemptions must be filed with the Chief Appraiser at the Hidalgo County Appraisal Office