Gause, Milam County, Texas Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Gause, Texas
Median Gause, Texas effective property tax rate: 0.92%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Texas state median of 1.48%.
Median Gause, Texas home value: $167,300
Median annual Gause, Texas tax bill: $1,218, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Milam calculated?
Property taxes in Gause, Texas are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Gause's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Gause, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Gause, Milam County, Texas Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.92%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,539
$1,428
How Does the Gause Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Gause property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Gause's median effective tax rate of 0.92% — based on actual property records in Milam County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Gause's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Gause: rates range from 0.92% in 77857 to 0.92% in 77857, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Gause.
About Gause Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Gause, Milam, Texas
Gause’s median effective property tax rate of 0.92% is lower than the Texas state median of 1.48% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Milam County base levy combined with local school district levies and Municipal Utility Districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Gause. Homeowners in the 77857 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.92%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 0.92%. This spread reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Milam County. Understanding which part of Gause you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Gause homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Appraisal District before the May 15, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Gause, Milam County, Texas
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Gause's effective property tax rate to other cities in Texas and the median property tax rates in Texas and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Gause Tax Rate
0.92%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Milam County Tax Rate
1.26%
Median Effective Texas Tax Rate
1.48%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Gause, Milam County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77857 | 0.27% | 0.54% | 0.92% | 1.34% | 1.65% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Gause, Milam County, Texas
When examining property taxes in Gause, Texas, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Milam County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Milam County, assessment notices are sent in April each year.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. The median home price in Gause is $167,300, and the median tax bill is $1,218, compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400.
For example, tax bills range from $566 at the 25th percentile to $5,801 at the 90th percentile.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Gause, Milam County, Texas
Source: Ownwell
$97,060
$309,430
$521,800
Median Gause Market Value
$167,300
Median Milam County Market Value
$170,200
Median Texas Market Value
$258,851
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Gause, Milam County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77857 | $14,766 | $50,265 | $167,300 | $516,435 | $1,015,824 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Gause, Milam County, Texas
Property tax bills in Gause are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. That means the bill depends on how much the home is worth, along with any local taxing rates set by the county and other taxing authorities.
For a home with a median price of $167,300, the tax bill can vary widely depending on the assessed value and the exact tax rate applied. In this area, the 25th percentile tax bill is $566, while the 75th percentile tax bill is $3,035 and the 90th percentile tax bill is $5,801. The median tax bill in the ZIP code with the highest and lowest median bill is $1,218.
For homeowners, this means property taxes can be a major ongoing cost, and even similar homes may receive very different bills based on assessment differences and location within Milam County.
Median Gause Tax Bill
$1,218
Median Milam County Tax Bill
$1,826
Median Texas Tax Bill
$3,441
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Gause, Milam County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77857 | $202 | $566 | $1,218 | $3,035 | $5,801 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to protest!
Dates | |
|---|---|
| Appeal Deadline | May 15 |
| Tax Bill | |
| Issued | October 1 |
| Due Date #1 | November 30 |
| Due Date #2 | June 30 |
Links | |
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| Milam Appraisal District | |
| Website | esearch.milamad.org |