76823 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76823 (Bangs, Texas) pay a median of $1,636/year in property taxes on homes valued at $136,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.20%, which is 11% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76823 is approximately $136, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Brown County. This is $1,495 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76823 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 76858 (1.20%) and 76561 (1.20%).

In Bangs, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $56,853, 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.