76444 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76444 (De Leon, Texas) pay a median of $1,816/year in property taxes on homes valued at $112,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.61%, which is 19% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76444 is approximately $151, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Comanche County. This is $1,315 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76444 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 77070 (1.61%) and 76522 (1.62%).

In De Leon, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $72,325, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas caps annual appraisal increases at 10% for homestead properties, but this cap only applies once you file — submit your Homestead Exemption application to the Comanche County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase. The exemption removes a portion of assessed value from school and county taxes, potentially saving $400–$600/year on your median $140,700 home. Contact the Comanche County Assessor immediately after closing to confirm your homestead filing deadline and review your initial appraised value notice.