75253 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75253 (Dallas, Texas) pay a median of $1,616/year in property taxes on homes valued at $121,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.33%, which is near the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75253 is approximately $135, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Dallas County. This is $1,515 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75253 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 75050 (1.33%) and 78758 (1.33%).

In Dallas, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $56,519, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas imposes no state income tax, and your homestead property's appraised value is capped at a 10% annual increase — this cap applies only after you file a Homestead Exemption with the Dallas Central Appraisal District. The exemption amount varies by taxing entity (school district, county, city), but typically reduces assessed value by $25,000–$40,000, saving most homeowners $400–$800/year. File your Homestead Exemption application with the Dallas Central Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase to lock in the 10% cap for future years.