77535 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 77535 (Dayton, Texas) pay a median of $2,741/year in property taxes on homes valued at $217,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.26%, which is 7% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77535 is approximately $228, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Liberty County. This is $390 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77535 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 75479 (1.26%) and 77327 (1.26%).

In Dayton, property taxes represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $81,407, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas caps annual homestead appraisal increases at 10% once you file, but without the exemption your property can be appraised at full market value each year; submit your Homestead Exemption application to the Liberty County Appraisal District by April 30 to activate this protection. The exemption removes a portion of value from all taxing entities (school, county, city), reducing your annual tax bill by $500–$1,000 on a typical Liberty County home. Contact the Liberty County Appraisal District by phone or mail immediately after closing to request the exemption form and verify your starting appraised value.