77971 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 77971 (Lolita, Texas) pay a median of $1,327/year in property taxes on homes valued at $225,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.59%, which is 56% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77971 is approximately $111, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jackson County. This is $1,804 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77971 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79854 (0.59%) and 75973 (0.59%).

In Lolita, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $57,991, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas applies a 10% annual cap on homestead appraisal increases, but reassessment to market value occurs at sale—file your Homestead Exemption application with the Jackson County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following closing to activate the growth cap. With Jackson County's effective rate of 1.27%, the exemption provides meaningful savings by reducing assessed value subject to school and county levies, typically $600–$1,000 per year. Contact the Jackson County Appraisal District immediately after purchase to verify your exemption status and establish your base year value.