75771 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75771 (Lindale, Texas) pay a median of $3,598/year in property taxes on homes valued at $266,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.35%, which is near the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75771 is approximately $300, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Smith County. This is $467 more than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75771 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78368 (1.35%) and 78617 (1.35%).

In Lindale, property taxes represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $90,112, 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.