79059 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 79059 (Miami, Texas) pay a median of $1,477/year in property taxes on homes valued at $126,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.16%, which is 14% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 79059 is approximately $123, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Roberts County. This is $1,654 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 79059 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 78107 (1.16%) and 77357 (1.17%).

In Miami, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $64,808, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas levies no state income tax and restricts annual homestead appraisal increases to 10%, contingent on filing a Homestead Exemption with your county appraisal district — Roberts County homeowners typically save $500–$1,000 per year through exemption benefits on school operating taxes. File your Homestead Exemption with the Roberts County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase to secure the growth cap and exemption relief. Contact the Roberts County Appraisal District promptly after closing to confirm your homestead designation and obtain your official base appraisal value.