76270 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76270 (Sunset, Texas) pay a median of $1,487/year in property taxes on homes valued at $242,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.61%, which is 55% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76270 is approximately $124, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Montague County. This is $1,644 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76270 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 77363 (0.61%) and 79508 (0.62%).

In Sunset, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $77,552, 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.