76209 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76209 (Denton, Texas) pay a median of $3,905/year in property taxes on homes valued at $248,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.57%, which is 16% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76209 is approximately $325, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Denton County. This is $774 more than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76209 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79322 (1.57%) and 76650 (1.57%).

In Denton, property taxes represent approximately 5.8% of the median household income of $66,883, 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.