77585 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 77585 (Saratoga, Texas) pay a median of $848/year in property taxes on homes valued at $203,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.42%, which is 69% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77585 is approximately $71, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hardin County. This is $2,283 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77585 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78879 (0.41%) and 75450 (0.41%).

Texas caps annual homestead appraised value increases at 10%, but this protection only takes effect after you file a Homestead Exemption with the Hardin County Appraisal District by April 30 following your purchase. The exemption removes a portion of assessed value from all local taxes (school, county, city), typically reducing annual bills by $600–$1,100 for Hardin County homeowners. Contact the Hardin County Appraisal District immediately after closing to request an exemption application and to establish your base year appraised value in writing.