76556 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76556 (Milano, Texas) pay a median of $1,212/year in property taxes on homes valued at $140,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.86%, which is 36% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76556 is approximately $101, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Milam County. This is $1,919 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76556 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 76577 (0.86%) and 75956 (0.87%).

In Milano, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $52,479, 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 Milam County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase. The exemption removes a portion of assessed value from school and county taxes, typically saving $400–$700/year on a median $156,600 home. Contact the Milam County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to file your homestead exemption and confirm eligibility for the annual appraisal cap.