78065 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 78065 (Poteet, Texas) pay a median of $1,867/year in property taxes on homes valued at $136,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.37%, which is near the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 78065 is approximately $156, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Atascosa County. This is $1,264 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 78065 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 76111 (1.37%) and 76554 (1.37%).

In Poteet, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $63,653, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas reassesses property at full market value upon sale with no state-level cap — the Atascosa County Appraisal District will establish a new base value from your purchase price. Apply for your Homestead Exemption at the Atascosa County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase to reduce school district taxable value and qualify for any county/city exemptions available in your area. Verify your exemption receipt and review your Notice of Appraised Value when issued in spring to file a protest by May 15 if the assessed value appears incorrect.