77987 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 77987 (Sweet Home, Texas) pay a median of $2,500/year in property taxes on homes valued at $305,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.82%, which is 39% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 77987 is approximately $208, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lavaca County. This is $631 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 77987 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 75415 (0.82%) and 78609 (0.82%).

In Sweet Home, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $86,827, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas imposes no state income tax and caps annual homestead appraised value increases at 10% once you file, but your property resets to market value upon purchase. Submit your Homestead Exemption application to the Lavaca County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase to activate the growth cap across school and local taxing units. Request a copy of your Notice of Appraised Value from the Lavaca County Appraisal District within 30 days of closing and file a protest by the May 15 deadline if the assessed value exceeds your purchase price plus reasonable improvement costs.