76943 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76943 (Ozona, Texas) pay a median of $481/year in property taxes on homes valued at $140,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.34%, which is 75% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76943 is approximately $40, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Crockett County. This is $2,650 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76943 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79056 (0.34%) and 76827 (0.40%).

In Ozona, property taxes represent approximately 0.4% of the median household income of $107,860, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas applies a 10% annual appraisal growth cap for homestead properties, but you must file a Homestead Exemption with the Crockett County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year after purchase to activate this protection. The exemption exempts a percentage of your home's value from school operating taxes and other local levies, saving eligible Crockett County homeowners $200–$500 annually. File your exemption application with the Crockett County Appraisal District before the April 30 deadline and keep the exemption certificate for your records.