77853 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 77853 (Dime Box, Texas) pay a median of $1,350/year in property taxes on homes valued at $142,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.95%, which is 30% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77853 is approximately $113, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lee County. This is $1,781 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77853 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78657 (0.95%) and 77335 (0.95%).

In Dime Box, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $59,777, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas provides a 10% annual cap on homestead appraised value increases after filing, but your property reassesses to full market value upon purchase—apply for your Homestead Exemption with the Lee County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your closing. The exemption shields a portion of your home's value from school, county, and city levies, reducing annual taxes on a $142K home by $400–$800. Contact the Lee County Appraisal District upon taking title to confirm exemption eligibility and obtain your base year appraised value.