The average home value in McAllen, Texas is $213,206.

With a total tax rate of $1.0964 for Tax Year 2022 and the homestead exemption currently set at $40,000; the total taxes due to McAllen ISD for a home valued at $200,000 was $1,754.

With the proposed 2023 total tax rate of $1.0011, including the VATRE, and the homestead exemption expected to increase to $100,000; the total taxes due to McAllen ISD for a home valued at $200,000 will be $1,001.

With an approved VATRE, total taxes compared to prior year would decrease by $753; while still providing additional funding to the school district.

If VATRE is not passed how will my taxes be affected? If no VATRE, the total tax rate will be $0.9597, with a homestead expected exemption of $100,000; the total taxes due to McAllen ISD for a home valued at $200,000 will be $960. A decrease of $41 when compared to $1,001 noted above. This is equivalent to $3.42 a month; and the district will not receive the additional funding.

It is important to note, that if your home is valued at $100,000 or less, you will not be taxed by the District.

If the 2023 McAllen ISD VATRE is approved your school tax rate will still decrease and the District will be able to provide raises to all staff and improve safety enhancements at all campuses.

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