78658 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 78658 (Ottine, Texas) pay a median of $6,944/year in property taxes on homes valued at $446,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.56%, which is 15% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 78658 is approximately $579, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Gonzales County. This is $3,813 more than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 78658 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 75093 (1.56%) and 79106 (1.56%).

Texas law caps homestead appraisals at 10% annual increases, but you must file a Homestead Exemption with the Gonzales County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase to activate this cap. The exemption removes a portion of assessed value from school and county tax assessments, saving most Gonzales County homeowners $150–$350/year. File your exemption application with the Gonzales County Appraisal District before the deadline to ensure your homestead protection begins in your first tax year.