75559 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75559 (De Kalb, Texas) pay a median of $1,543/year in property taxes on homes valued at $128,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.20%, which is 11% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75559 is approximately $129, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Bowie County. This is $1,588 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75559 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 77630 (1.20%) and 77022 (1.20%).

In De Kalb, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $58,147, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas caps annual homestead appraisal increases at 10% and provides an exemption from school operating taxes, but both require filing a Homestead Exemption application with the Bowie County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year after your purchase closes. The exemption typically removes $20,000–$25,000 of assessed value from school district taxes, saving most Bowie County homeowners $500–$1,000 annually. Retrieve your Notice of Appraised Value from the Bowie County Appraisal District shortly after closing and file a protest by May 15 if the appraised value does not reflect your actual purchase price.