76230 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76230 (Bowie, Texas) pay a median of $1,973/year in property taxes on homes valued at $202,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.98%, which is 28% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76230 is approximately $164, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Montague County. This is $1,158 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76230 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78833 (0.98%) and 78880 (0.98%).

In Bowie, property taxes represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $64,467, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas imposes no state income tax and caps annual homestead appraisal increases at 10%, but this protection only applies once you file — submit your Homestead Exemption application to the Montague County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase. The exemption removes a portion of your home's value from school and county taxes, saving most homeowners $400–$800 annually depending on taxing entities. Contact the Montague County Appraisal District immediately after closing to confirm your homestead status and review your appraised value notice.