78717 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 78717 (Austin, Texas) pay a median of $10,001/year in property taxes on homes valued at $599,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.67%, which is 23% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 78717 is approximately $833, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Williamson County. This is $6,870 more than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 78717 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78501 (1.67%) and 75010 (1.67%).

In Austin, property taxes represent approximately 7.1% of the median household income of $140,483, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas caps annual appraisal increases at 10% for homestead properties, but this cap only applies once you file — submit your Homestead Exemption application to the Williamson County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase. The exemption removes a portion of assessed value from school and county taxes, typically saving $800–$1,500/year even on a median $370,400 home in this fast-growing county. File your exemption with the Williamson County Assessor immediately after closing and request confirmation of your homestead cap status, as Williamson County appraisals tend to increase rapidly.