77663 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 77663 (Village Mills, Texas) pay a median of $2,571/year in property taxes on homes valued at $237,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.08%, which is 20% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77663 is approximately $214, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hardin County. This is $560 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77663 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 75158 (1.08%) and 77374 (1.08%).

In Village Mills, property taxes represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $74,038, 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.