Taxes
| Tax Unit | Property Tax Rate per $100 Assessed Value |
| State | none |
| Galveston County | $0.618 |
| County Road & Flood | $0.011 |
| Galveston City | $0.554 |
| Galveston ISD | $1.165 |
| Galveston College | $0.190 |
| Sales Tax | |
| State | 6.25% |
| City | 2.00% |
| Total | 8.25% |
No sales tax on groceries, prescription drugs or animal feed.
No corporate or personal income tax.
Source: Galveston Central Appraisal District 6/09