79029 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 79029 (Dumas, Texas) pay a median of $2,356/year in property taxes on homes valued at $152,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.54%, which is 14% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 79029 is approximately $196, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Moore County. This is $775 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 79029 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 77384 (1.54%) and 78726 (1.54%).

In Dumas, property taxes represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $63,188, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas imposes no annual cap on appraisal increases until you file a Homestead Exemption, after which the appraised value is capped at 10% growth per year. File your Homestead Exemption application with the Moore County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase to lock in this protection and reduce your taxable value. Contact the Moore County Appraisal District immediately after closing to confirm your homestead status and review your Notice of Appraised Value each spring.