75705 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75705 (Tyler, Texas) pay a median of $2,750/year in property taxes on homes valued at $160,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.71%, which is 26% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75705 is approximately $229, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Smith County. This is $381 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75705 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79416 (1.71%) and 78039 (1.71%).

In Tyler, property taxes represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $77,943, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas law caps annual appraisal increases at 10% for homestead properties, but this cap only applies once you file your Homestead Exemption — submit the application to the Smith County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase. The exemption removes a portion of assessed value from school and county taxes, typically saving homeowners $800–$1,500 annually. Contact the Smith County Appraisal District immediately after closing to file and lock in your base year value.