76682 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76682 (Riesel, Texas) pay a median of $2,015/year in property taxes on homes valued at $157,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.28%, which is 5% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76682 is approximately $168, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Falls County. This is $1,116 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76682 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 76233 (1.28%) and 77517 (1.28%).

In Riesel, property taxes represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $78,750, 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 Falls County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase. The exemption removes a portion of assessed value from school and county taxes, saving homeowners $500–$900/year on a median $200,000 home. Register your homestead claim with the Falls County Assessor within 30 days of closing to ensure the cap protects you from higher appraisals in subsequent years.