76040 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76040 (Euless, Texas) pay a median of $4,826/year in property taxes on homes valued at $281,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.72%, which is 27% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76040 is approximately $402, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tarrant County. This is $1,695 more than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76040 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 76710 (1.71%) and 79314 (1.72%).

In Euless, property taxes represent approximately 6.9% of the median household income of $69,683, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas imposes no state income tax, and your homestead property's appraised value is capped at a 10% annual increase — this cap applies only after you file a Homestead Exemption with the Tarrant Central Appraisal District. The exemption amount varies by taxing entity (school district, county, city), but typically reduces assessed value by $25,000–$40,000, saving most homeowners $400–$800/year. File your Homestead Exemption application with the Tarrant Central Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase to lock in the 10% cap for future years.