76857 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76857 (May, Texas) pay a median of $1,014/year in property taxes on homes valued at $130,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.77%, which is 43% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76857 is approximately $85, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Brown County. This is $2,117 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76857 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 75416 (0.77%) and 79229 (0.77%).

In May, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $48,791, 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.