79022 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 79022 (Dalhart, Texas) pay a median of $2,436/year in property taxes on homes valued at $166,900. 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 79022 is approximately $203, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Dallam County. This is $695 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

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

In Dalhart, property taxes represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $78,373, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas law caps homestead appraisal increases at 10% annually, but only after you file—without filing, your property can be reappraised to full market value. Submit your Homestead Exemption application to the Dallam County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase to lock in this protection across school, county, and city taxes. Contact Dallam County Appraisal District within two weeks of closing to register for homestead status and request written confirmation of your exemption eligibility.