79019 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 79019 (Claude, Texas) pay a median of $2,712/year in property taxes on homes valued at $185,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.46%, which is 8% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 79019 is approximately $226, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Armstrong County. This is $419 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 79019 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79022 (1.46%) and 75149 (1.46%).

In Claude, property taxes represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $69,423, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas homestead properties are protected by a 10% annual appraisal cap, but this protection only applies once you file the Homestead Exemption—failure to file leaves you exposed to full market-value reassessment. File your Homestead Exemption application with the Armstrong County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following purchase to activate the cap and reduce your school and county tax burden. Verify your exemption filing with Armstrong County Appraisal District immediately and check your Notice of Appraised Value each spring to confirm the 10% limit is being applied.