76228 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76228 (Bellevue, Texas) pay a median of $1,423/year in property taxes on homes valued at $150,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.95%, which is 30% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76228 is approximately $119, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Clay County. This is $1,708 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76228 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 77853 (0.95%) and 78657 (0.95%).

In Bellevue, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $71,250, 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% once you file for the Homestead Exemption with the Clay County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase. Clay County's Homestead Exemption removes a portion of assessed value from school district taxes, saving typical homeowners $150–$300 annually on a median-priced home. File your exemption application with the Clay County Appraisal District before the April 30 deadline to activate the 10% cap and protect your property from rapid reappraisal.