76201 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76201 (Denton, Texas) pay a median of $3,690/year in property taxes on homes valued at $250,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.47%, which is 9% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76201 is approximately $308, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Denton County. This is $559 more than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76201 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78594 (1.47%) and 77009 (1.47%).

In Denton, property taxes represent approximately 9.7% of the median household income of $37,863, 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 Denton 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 Denton Central Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase to lock in the 10% cap for future years.