78146 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 78146 (Pettus, Texas) pay a median of $1,054/year in property taxes on homes valued at $128,100. 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 78146 is approximately $88, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Bee County. This is $2,077 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 78146 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 76463 (0.82%) and 75851 (0.82%).

In Pettus, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $48,393, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas caps annual appraisal increases at 10% for homestead properties, but you must file a Homestead Exemption with the Bee County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase to activate this protection. The exemption reduces assessed value used for school and county taxes, saving most Bee County homeowners $300–$600/year depending on the property and local taxing entities. File your exemption application immediately after closing to ensure your appraisal is capped starting with your first tax year of ownership.