77446 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 77446 (Prairie View, Texas) pay a median of $3,714/year in property taxes on homes valued at $284,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.31%, which is 3% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77446 is approximately $310, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Waller County. This is $583 more than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77446 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79064 (1.31%) and 76431 (1.31%).

In Prairie View, property taxes represent approximately 19.3% of the median household income of $19,262, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas caps annual homestead appraisal increases at 10%, but you must file a Homestead Exemption with the Waller County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year after purchase to activate this protection. The exemption reduces your taxable value for school, county, and city taxes, typically saving homeowners $600–$1,500/year depending on local rates and your purchase price. Visit the Waller County Appraisal District office or website immediately after closing to obtain and file your exemption application.