Tax Rates at a Glance
Please note, these tax rates represent the rates paid by citizens who own property within the Forney city limits. Properties with Forney addresses located outside of the city limits will pay taxes to different entities. Please see your tax bill or visit the Kaufman County Tax Office website for more information.
Along with the tax rates, the City has released an online tool that will allow the residents to calculate their estimated tax amount, while simultaneously comparing it to other local municipalities. This interactive spreadsheet titled "My Tax Dollars" (XLS).
| State | 6.25% |
Local Sales Tax |
| City of Forney | 1.00% |
| Property Reduction Tax | 0.50% |
| Economic Development Corporation | 0.50% |
| Total Sales Tax Rate | 8.25% |
| State | 6.00% |
| City of Forney | 7.00% |
| Total | 13.00% |
To easily fill out your report of hotel occupancy tax, please fill out the form (PDF).