77517 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 77517 (Santa Fe, Texas) pay a median of $3,415/year in property taxes on homes valued at $266,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.28%, which is 5% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77517 is approximately $285, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Galveston County. This is $284 more than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77517 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 76682 (1.28%) and 76233 (1.28%).

In Santa Fe, property taxes represent approximately 4.1% of the median household income of $83,484, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas law caps annual homestead appraisal increases at 10%, but this protection only applies if you file a Homestead Exemption with the Galveston County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase. The exemption reduces your assessed value across school, county, city, and special district taxes, saving most Galveston County homeowners $1,000–$2,000/year depending on local rates. File your exemption claim within 30 days of closing to activate this benefit on your first tax bill.