77651 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 77651 (Port Neches, Texas) pay a median of $3,518/year in property taxes on homes valued at $231,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.52%, which is 13% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77651 is approximately $293, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jefferson County. This is $387 more than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77651 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79530 (1.52%) and 79103 (1.52%).

In Port Neches, property taxes represent approximately 4.2% of the median household income of $84,335, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas imposes no state income tax and caps annual homestead appraisal increases at 10%, but this protection only applies once you file a Homestead Exemption application with the Jefferson County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase. The exemption removes a portion of your home's value from school, county, and city tax bills, typically saving homeowners $800–$1,500 annually on a $200K home. Contact the Jefferson County Appraisal District immediately after closing to confirm your exemption status and review your Notice of Appraised Value each spring.