78005 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 78005 (Bigfoot, Texas) pay a median of $3,074/year in property taxes on homes valued at $403,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.76%, which is 44% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 78005 is approximately $256, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Frio County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 78005 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78675 (0.76%) and 78944 (0.76%).

In Bigfoot, property taxes represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $77,938, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas has no state income tax and restricts homestead appraised value growth to 10% per year once you register, though reassessment to market value happens automatically at sale. Submit your Homestead Exemption to the Frio County Appraisal District by April 30 following your purchase to begin limiting future annual increases for school and county taxes. Review your Notice of Appraised Value from Frio County Appraisal District and file an appeal by May 15 if the appraised amount exceeds your purchase price adjusted for improvements.