PROPERTY TAXES
Preliminary property values in Hays County increased by 9.69% in 2026, reaching $76.75 billion, as commercial development drove most of the growth, according to data released by the Hays Central Appraisal District. The district also stated that the growth “aligns with the growth in population to over 300,000.”
The increase is largely driven by commercial and multifamily housing growth, while residential property values have generally remained flat.
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