75844 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75844 (Grapeland, Texas) pay a median of $1,397/year in property taxes on homes valued at $159,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.88%, which is 35% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75844 is approximately $116, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Houston County. This is $1,734 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75844 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78058 (0.88%) and 79241 (0.88%).

In Grapeland, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $49,900, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Your homestead property in Houston County receives a 10% annual cap on appraised value increases only after you file a Homestead Exemption with the Houston County Appraisal District by April 30 of the following tax year. The exemption removes a portion of your property's assessed value from taxation, reducing your annual tax burden by $700–$1,300 depending on school and county rates. File your exemption application at the Houston County Appraisal District office immediately after closing, providing your deed and proof of residency.