75936 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75936 (Chester, Texas) pay a median of $1,621/year in property taxes on homes valued at $165,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.98%, which is 28% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75936 is approximately $135, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tyler County. This is $1,510 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75936 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79782 (0.98%) and 78730 (0.98%).

In Chester, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $59,375, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas imposes no state income tax and caps annual homestead appraised value increases at 10%, but this cap only applies once you file — submit your Homestead Exemption application to the Tyler County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase. The exemption removes a portion of value from school and county taxes, saving most Tyler County homeowners $500–$1,000/year depending on local tax rates. Review your Notice of Appraised Value each spring and file a protest by May 15 if the assessed value exceeds fair market value or comparable properties.