75960 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 75960 (Moscow, Texas) pay a median of $1,008/year in property taxes on homes valued at $117,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.86%, which is 37% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 75960 is approximately $84, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Polk County. This is $2,123 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 75960 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 77024 (0.86%) and 79855 (0.86%).

In Moscow, property taxes represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $73,137, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas imposes no state income tax and caps annual homestead appraised value increases at 10%, but this cap only applies once you file — submit your Homestead Exemption application to the Polk County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase. Polk County's higher effective rate (1.39%) makes the exemption especially valuable, potentially saving you $700–$1,100/year across school, county, and municipal taxes. Review your Notice of Appraised Value each spring and file a protest by May 15 if the assessed value diverges from your purchase price or comparable market sales.