Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Dripping Springs, Texas

Dripping Springs has a total of 7,226 properties with a cumulative value of $3.8B. This accounts for 15.56% of all real estate value in Hays County. Property taxes in Dripping Springs totaled $56.0M, with the average homeowner paying $7,757 in property taxes compared to the county average of $6,079. The average property tax rate in Dripping Springs is 1.47%, while the county average is 1.83%. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of the property, which is determined by the local tax assessor.

The property tax timeline in Texas begins on January 1st, when the property valuation date is set. Property value notices are issued between April and May, and the property tax appeal deadline is May 15th or 30 days after the notices are issued. The real property tax bill is due on January 31st for the preceding year's gross tax bills.

Important Dates
Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #):January 31st, Gross tax bills for preceding year
Property Valuation Date:January 1st
Property Value Notices Issued:April - May
Property Tax Appeal Deadline:May 15th or 30 days after notices are issued
Property Tax Bills Issued:October 1st
Available Exemptions
Early Payment Discount
SeniorAvailable
DisabledAvailable
HomesteadAvailable
VeteranAvailable
Solar/WindAvailable
CharitableAvailable

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Real Estate Statistics in Dripping Springs, Texas

Total Real Estate Value
$3.8B
Total Real Property Taxes
$56.0M
Average Property Tax Rate
1.47%
# of Real Properties
7,226

Residential Property Tax by ZIP code in Dripping Springs, Texas

Dripping Springs is located in Hays County, Texas and has an average property tax rate of 1.47%. This rate is lower than the average Hays County property tax rate of 1.83%. Property taxes in Dripping Springs are collected annually and are estimated to be around $7,757 in 2023. The ZIP code with the highest effective property tax rate in Dripping Springs is 78620, with an effective rate of 1.47%.

Property tax rates in Dripping Springs vary across ZIP codes due to differences in home values. The ZIP code with the lowest effective property tax rate in Dripping Springs is not known, but it is likely to be lower than the average rate of 1.47%. Property taxes are an important source of revenue for the city and are used to fund public services such as schools, roads, and public safety. It is important for homeowners to be aware of their local property tax rates and how they compare to the rest of Hays County.

Tax Assessment Value

The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each ZIP code in Dripping Springs, Texas. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.

ZIP Code10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
78620$150,580$319,940$469,720$625,978$836,640

Property Tax Bill

This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each ZIP code in Dripping Springs, Texas.

ZIP Code10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
78620$1,554$4,227$7,342$10,481$13,607

Effective Property Tax Rate

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.

ZIP Code10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
78620 1.03% 1.32% 1.56% 1.67% 1.63%

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Real Estate Values in Dripping Springs, Texas

Median Sale Price
$550.2K
Total Inventory
138
% Change in Median Sale Price
-13.35%
12-month Change

Average Home Value in Dripping Springs, Texas

Last updated: November 2023

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Housing Expenses in Dripping Springs, Texas

Housing expenses are a major part of the average household budget in the state. In fact, housing expenses account for nearly one-third of total expenses for the average household. As inflation continues, housing expenses continue to rise, eating up an ever-increasing portion of the household budget. Property taxes are the second largest component of housing expenses for the average property owner in the state, making up a significant portion of the total housing expenses. As housing expenses continue to rise, it is important for households to budget carefully and plan for the future to ensure they can afford their housing expenses.

Monthly Consumer Expenses for South region

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Frequently asked questions

We currently operate in Texas, California, Washington, Georgia, Florida and Illinois.
We use a private national data provider that cross-references with county recorder's offices to verify ownership. If in the event our system is unable to verify the property, our team will take further steps to investigate ownership and reach out to the customer for confirmation.
Our success rate varies across geographies; however, in any given year, we typically win more than 70% of our cases, saving clients an average of $1,457 on their property taxes.
Yes, in the market areas we serve, we have a dedicated Property Tax Consultant that is physically present in the market they are servicing. The specialist assigned to your property has the necessary geographical competence to provide exemplary service!
The average property tax rate in Dripping Springs is 1.47%.
The following exemptions and discounts are available in Dripping Springs: Charitable, Disabled, Homestead and Senior