77625 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 77625 (Kountze, Texas) pay a median of $1,064/year in property taxes on homes valued at $115,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.92%, which is 32% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77625 is approximately $89, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hardin County. This is $2,067 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77625 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 76653 (0.92%) and 75784 (0.93%).

In Kountze, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $70,183, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

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.