75565 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75565 (Mc Leod, Texas) pay a median of $2,250/year in property taxes on homes valued at $177,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.27%, which is 6% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75565 is approximately $188, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cass County. This is $881 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75565 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79046 (1.27%) and 75446 (1.27%).

In Mc Leod, property taxes represent approximately 11.4% of the median household income of $19,688, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas homestead properties are protected by a 10% annual cap on appraised value increases and receive an exemption from school operating taxes, both triggered only after you file a Homestead Exemption with the Cass County Appraisal District by April 30 following your purchase. The exemption removes approximately $25,000 of assessed value from school district taxation, providing typical annual savings of $550–$1,100 for Cass County homeowners. Request your Notice of Appraised Value from the Cass County Appraisal District after closing and file a formal protest by May 15 if the appraised value exceeds fair market value.