78390 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 78390 (Taft, Texas) pay a median of $1,915/year in property taxes on homes valued at $134,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.43%, which is 5% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 78390 is approximately $160, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within San Patricio County. This is $1,216 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 78390 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78748 (1.43%) and 78751 (1.43%).

In Taft, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $71,940, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas law caps annual homestead appraisal increases at 10%, but this protection only applies once you file your Homestead Exemption — submit your application to the San Patricio County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase to lock in the cap. The exemption also removes a portion of assessed value from school taxes, typically saving homeowners $400–$800/year in this county. Review your Notice of Appraised Value each spring and file a protest with the San Patricio CAD by May 15 if the valuation seems incorrect.