Iñaky Strick, Broker Associate at Kuper Sotheby's International Realty, 832-922-8218
Last updated: November 9, 2026
A New Braunfels property tax bill is the sum of several separate rates: the county, the county lateral road fund, the City of New Braunfels, the school district and any special district the home sits in. Using the 2026 adopted rates, a home inside New Braunfels city limits on the Comal County side pays about $1.76 to $1.80 per $100 of taxable value across the four main units (the county, the county lateral road fund, the city and the school district), before any utility or emergency services district. Homestead exemptions then lower the taxable value. Iñaky Strick, Broker Associate at Kuper Sotheby's International Realty, pairs local New Braunfels expertise with the Sotheby's International Realty global network. Call 832-922-8218 to look at the tax picture on any home before you make an offer.
What is the property tax rate in New Braunfels?
The 2026 property tax rate for a home in New Braunfels city limits on the Comal County side adds up to about $1.76 per $100 of taxable value in New Braunfels ISD, or about $1.80 per $100 in Comal ISD, before any special district. These are the 2026 adopted rates published by Comal County for each taxing unit. (Comal County, 2026 Tax Rate for all Taxing Units)
Taxing unit (2026 adopted rate, per $100) | Rate |
|---|
Comal County | $0.273000 |
Comal County Lateral Road | $0.032015 |
City of New Braunfels | $0.415613 |
New Braunfels ISD | $1.037700 |
Comal ISD | $1.074800 |
- Comal County side, New Braunfels ISD: $0.273000 + $0.032015 + $0.415613 + $1.037700 = $1.758328 per $100.
- Comal County side, Comal ISD: $0.273000 + $0.032015 + $0.415613 + $1.074800 = $1.795428 per $100.
Which school district a home pays into is a tax question only. It depends on the property's address, and the appraisal district record shows it. Homes outside city limits do not pay the City of New Braunfels rate, but may pay an emergency services district rate instead. Comal County lists seven emergency services districts with 2026 adopted rates from $0.048438 to $0.100000 per $100.
Is New Braunfels in Comal County or Guadalupe County?
New Braunfels is in both Comal County and Guadalupe County. The Texas State Historical Association lists the city as belonging to both counties. (TSHA, New Braunfels, TX)
The county line changes the tax bill in three ways:
- Different county rate. A home on the Guadalupe County side pays Guadalupe County's rate, not Comal County's.
- Different appraisal district. Comal County homes are valued by the Comal Appraisal District. Guadalupe County homes are valued by the Guadalupe Appraisal District.
- Different tax office. Each county collects its own taxes, so look up the bill in the right county.
The City of New Braunfels rate is the same on both sides of the county line, because it is one city. Check the Guadalupe County side rates for the current year in the Guadalupe County Truth in Taxation tool.
Why do some New Braunfels homes have higher tax rates?
Some New Braunfels area homes have higher tax bills because they sit inside a municipal utility district (MUD), a water district or a public improvement district (PID), which add their own rate or assessment on top of the county, city and school rates. Comal County's 2026 table lists five municipal utility districts countywide, with 2026 adopted rates from $0.888600 to $0.950000 per $100. (Comal County, 2026 Tax Rate for all Taxing Units)
A MUD rate can change the yearly bill on two similar homes by a large amount. Before you write an offer on a New Braunfels home:
- Pull the property's tax record and list every taxing unit on it.
- Ask the seller or the builder whether the home is in a MUD, PID or water district.
- Ask for the current PID assessment amount if there is one, since a PID assessment may not show up as a rate.
These districts often come up in newer developments, so check the bill. Our new construction homes in New Braunfels guide covers buying and building there.
Which homestead exemptions apply in New Braunfels?
A New Braunfels homeowner who lives in the home as a principal residence can claim a residence homestead exemption, which removes part of the home's value from taxation. Texas law requires school districts to exempt $140,000 of a homestead's value, and lets any taxing unit, school districts included, add a local option exemption of up to 20 percent. (Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Exemptions)
On the Comal County side, the Comal Appraisal District's exemption schedule for the 2025 tax year lists these general residence homestead exemptions: (Comal Appraisal District, Exemption Schedule, 2025 Tax Year)
Taxing unit | General residence homestead exemption (2025 tax year) |
|---|
Comal County | 20% or $5,000, whichever is greater |
Comal County Lateral Road | 20% + $3,000 |
City of New Braunfels | 20% or $5,000, whichever is greater |
New Braunfels ISD | $140,000 |
Comal ISD | 20% + $140,000 |
The same schedule lists added exemptions and a tax ceiling for owners age 65 or older or disabled. Texas law also requires school districts to give those owners an added exemption of at least $60,000. Disabled veterans may qualify for their own exemptions, based on their disability rating.
Three timing rules matter for buyers:
- File the exemption application with the appraisal district in the county where the home sits. The general deadline is before May 1.
- A buyer who acquires a home after January 1 may receive the homestead exemption for the part of that tax year after qualifying, if the prior owner did not receive the same exemption.
- Exemptions do not move with you. Each new homestead needs its own application.
For the Guadalupe County side, the Guadalupe Appraisal District residential exemptions list shows the amounts for each taxing unit.
How do you look up a New Braunfels home's taxes before you buy?
Look up a New Braunfels home's taxes in the county where it sits. Use the Comal County tools for the Comal side and the Guadalupe County tools for the Guadalupe side.
- Comal County side: search the property in the Comal County Property Search, then check its taxing units in the Comal County Truth in Taxation tool.
- Guadalupe County side: search the property through the Guadalupe Appraisal District and the Guadalupe County Truth in Taxation tool.
- Read the exemptions line. The current bill reflects the seller's exemptions. The seller's homestead exemption ends at the sale, so the buyer's bill can be higher, especially if the seller also had an age 65 exemption or a tax ceiling that will not carry over.
- Check the taxable value, not only the price. Taxes are figured on the appraised taxable value, not the price you pay.
Comal County mails tax statements after it levies taxes in October. Taxes are due on receipt and must be paid by January 31 to avoid penalty and interest. (Comal County, Property)
Frequently asked questions about New Braunfels property taxes
What is the property tax rate in New Braunfels, TX? For 2026, a home inside New Braunfels city limits on the Comal County side pays about $1.76 per $100 of taxable value in New Braunfels ISD, or about $1.80 per $100 in Comal ISD, across the county, lateral road, city and school rates, according to Comal County's 2026 adopted rates. Special districts such as a MUD add to that.
Is New Braunfels in Comal County? Yes, and also in Guadalupe County. New Braunfels spans both counties, so check which county a home is in before you estimate its taxes.
Why are taxes higher in some New Braunfels neighborhoods? Some homes sit inside a municipal utility district, water district or public improvement district that adds its own rate or assessment. Comal County's 2026 adopted rates for municipal utility districts range from about $0.89 to $0.95 per $100.
How much is the homestead exemption in New Braunfels? Texas school districts exempt $140,000 of a homestead's value. On the Comal County side, the Comal Appraisal District's 2025 schedule also lists a 20% or $5,000 exemption for Comal County and the City of New Braunfels, and 20% plus $140,000 for Comal ISD.
When are New Braunfels property taxes due? Comal County property taxes are due on receipt and must be paid by January 31 to avoid penalty and interest. Unpaid taxes become delinquent on February 1, according to Comal County.
About Iñaky Strick
Iñaky Strick is a Broker Associate at Kuper Sotheby's International Realty in New Braunfels, Texas. PT50 San Antonio Young Professional of the Year, 2026, he is ranked #2 in New Braunfels by sales volume, RealTrends Verified 2026, with $140M+ in career sales across 300+ transactions in 11 years in real estate.
Talk through the numbers on a New Braunfels home
Allow us to introduce you. Taxes are one of the first numbers to check on any New Braunfels home, and it all starts with an introduction. Call Iñaky Strick at 832-922-8218, email [email protected], or contact us here. Read the Buyer's Guide, or, if you own a home now, see How to Sell a Home in New Braunfels and request a home valuation.
Iñaky Strick, Broker Associate at Kuper Sotheby's International Realty, 764 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130.
This post is general information, not tax or legal advice. Rates and exemptions change every year. Confirm the current figures for the specific property with the appraisal district, the county tax office or a tax advisor.
Sources: Comal County, 2026 Tax Rate for all Taxing Units (PDF); Comal County, Property; Comal Appraisal District, Exemption Schedule, 2025 Tax Year (PDF); Guadalupe Appraisal District, 2025 Residential Exemptions (PDF); Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Property Tax Exemptions; Texas State Historical Association, New Braunfels, TX. All web sources checked Oct 30, 2026.
