77901 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 77901 (Victoria, Texas) pay a median of $2,272/year in property taxes on homes valued at $133,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.70%, which is 25% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77901 is approximately $189, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Victoria County. This is $859 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77901 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 77586 (1.70%) and 75088 (1.70%).

In Victoria, property taxes represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $57,728, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas law caps homestead appraisal growth at 10% annually, but only after you file a Homestead Exemption application—submit it to the Victoria County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase to activate this protection. With Victoria County's effective rate of 1.70%, the exemption is critical, typically saving homeowners $500–$1,000 per year by reducing assessed value subject to school and county taxes. File your exemption claim immediately and request a certified Notice of Appraised Value from the Victoria County Appraisal District to establish your base year.