77494 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 77494 (Katy, Texas) pay a median of $9,928/year in property taxes on homes valued at $450,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.21%, which is 63% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77494 is approximately $827, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Fort Bend County. This is $6,797 more than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77494 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79928 (2.20%) and 77584 (2.20%).

In Katy, property taxes represent approximately 6.8% of the median household income of $146,105, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas limits annual homestead appraisal increases to 10% once you file a Homestead Exemption with the Fort Bend County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase. The exemption reduces the assessed value subject to school and county taxation, providing most Fort Bend County homeowners $600–$1,000 in annual tax savings. Register your exemption with the Fort Bend County Appraisal District before April 30 and request your baseline Notice of Appraised Value to confirm the annual growth cap is locked in place.