75656 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75656 (Hughes Springs, Texas) pay a median of $1,236/year in property taxes on homes valued at $123,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.00%, which is 26% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75656 is approximately $103, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cass County. This is $1,895 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75656 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 75763 (1.01%) and 78622 (1.00%).

In Hughes Springs, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $50,183, 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.