79044 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 79044 (Hartley, Texas) pay a median of $2,180/year in property taxes on homes valued at $193,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.13%, which is 17% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 79044 is approximately $182, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hartley County. This is $951 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 79044 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79839 (1.13%) and 75451 (1.13%).

In Hartley, property taxes represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $63,200, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas law provides no automatic cap on appraisal growth unless you file a Homestead Exemption, which limits increases to 10% annually and reduces assessed value for all local taxing entities. File your Homestead Exemption with the Hartley County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year after purchase to secure this benefit. Contact Hartley County Appraisal District within 30 days of closing to ensure your homestead classification is recorded and to obtain your exemption certificate.