78670 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 78670 (Staples, Texas) pay a median of $1,750/year in property taxes on homes valued at $233,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.75%, which is 45% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 78670 is approximately $146, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Guadalupe County. This is $1,381 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 78670 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78608 (0.75%) and 76864 (0.75%).

In Staples, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $76,591, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas law caps homestead appraisals at 10% annual increases, but you must file a Homestead Exemption with the Guadalupe County Appraisal District by April 30 in the year after purchase to activate this cap. The exemption removes a portion of assessed value from school and county tax bills, saving Guadalupe County homeowners typically $800–$1,500/year given the county's higher median home values. Submit your exemption application to the Guadalupe County Appraisal District within 30 days of closing and request written confirmation of your homestead designation.