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Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation

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Tax Structure

Texas is one of the few states that has no personal income tax. Instead, most local governing entities rely on property taxes, and to a lesser extent, sales tax.

Property Tax Rates

Property values are set in a four-stage process each year by the Jefferson County Appraisal District, which also administers tax exemptions. Port Arthur has property tax exemptions for homeowners and senior citizens. For information on appraisals and exemptions, call (409) 727-4611 or visit the JCAD web site, www.jcad.org, which also has a searchable property database.

Most governing entities in Texas levy a property tax with an assessment ratio of 100 percent. These taxes are collected through the Jefferson County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office. Taxpayers can view their property tax balance and make payments online. More information can be found at www.co.jefferson.tx.us/taxoffice/main.htm.

Property Tax Rates are as follows:

Entity Tax Rate
Port Arthur Independent School District $1.353480
City of Port Arthur $.79
Jefferson County $.425
Drainage District #7 $.179
Port of Port Arthur $.12815
TOTAL
Property Tax Rates per $100/valuation $3.18815

Sales Tax Rates

The State of Texas and other entities levy a sales tax on items that are considered non-essential. In addition, many cities and counties in the state have approved a half-cent sales tax to fund Economic Development Corporations. Port Arthur and the other cities in Jefferson County have such EDCs. Port Arthur’s EDC funds manufacturing and industrial-related projects. The Texas State Comptroller has more information at www.window.state.tx.us/m23taxes.html.

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Recent News

  • PAEDC CEO Floyd Batiste Receives Prestigious Leadership Award 09/22/2020
  • LSCPA Scholarship 02/05/2020
  • SPUR 93 BUSINESS PARK LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE RFP 01/03/2020

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  • Community
  • Site Selection
    • Economic Overview
    • Available Properties
    • Business Parks
      • Spur 93
      • HWY 73
    • Tax Structure
    • Workforce
    • Education
    • Transportation
  • Incentives
    • Overview
    • Tax Incentives
    • Training
  • About
    • Quality of Life
    • Board Members
    • PAEDC Staff
    • Agenda / Minutes
    • Monthly Meetings
    • News
    • Newsletters
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    • Privacy Policy
  • Newsletter
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