76958 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76958 (Water Valley, Texas) pay a median of $1,672/year in property taxes on homes valued at $269,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.62%, which is 54% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76958 is approximately $139, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tom Green County. This is $1,459 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76958 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79508 (0.62%) and 75157 (0.62%).

Texas caps homestead appraisal increases at 10% annually and levies no state income tax — file your Homestead Exemption with the Tom Green County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase to claim this benefit. The exemption reduces assessed value across school, county, and city taxes; on Tom Green County's median $186,100 home, homeowners typically save $500–$900/year. Contact the Tom Green County Assessor's office before or immediately after closing to obtain and file your exemption application by the April 30 deadline.