76802 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76802 (Early, Texas) pay a median of $2,716/year in property taxes on homes valued at $201,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.35%, which is near the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76802 is approximately $226, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Brown County. This is $415 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76802 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 76483 (1.35%) and 78617 (1.35%).

In Early, property taxes represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $78,000, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas law caps annual appraisal increases at 10% for homestead properties once you file your Homestead Exemption with the Brown 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 most Brown County homeowners $700–$1,200/year despite the county's lower effective tax rate. Review your Notice of Appraised Value each spring and file a protest by May 15 with the Brown County Appraisal District if you believe the appraisal exceeds fair market value.