78861 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 78861 (Hondo, Texas) pay a median of $2,152/year in property taxes on homes valued at $210,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.02%, which is 24% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 78861 is approximately $179, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Medina County. This is $979 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 78861 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 77401 (1.02%) and 78945 (1.02%).

In Hondo, property taxes represent approximately 3.3% of the median household income of $64,491, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas applies no statewide cap on appraised value for new purchases — your property will be reassessed at market value when you buy, and the Medina County Appraisal District will use that as your new base. Submit your Homestead Exemption application to the Medina County Appraisal District by April 30 following your purchase; the exemption removes a portion of value from school taxes and may include county/city exemptions worth $500–$2,000/year depending on local entities. Call the Medina County Appraisal District to confirm the exemption amount and receipt of your application before May 15.