76379 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 76379 (Scotland, Texas) pay a median of $1,140/year in property taxes on homes valued at $138,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.83%, which is 39% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 76379 is approximately $95, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Archer County. This is $1,991 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 76379 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 75946 (0.83%) and 75652 (0.83%).

In Scotland, property taxes represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $82,917, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas exempts homestead properties from appraisals increasing more than 10% annually and has no state income tax, but you must file your Homestead Exemption with the Archer County Appraisal District by April 30 to qualify. The exemption reduces your home's assessed value across school, county, and municipal taxes, typically saving $600–$1,200 yearly in Archer County. File your Homestead Exemption with the Archer County Appraisal District before the April 30 deadline and request a market value appraisal review if your Notice of Appraised Value seems inflated.