79251 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 79251 (Quail, Texas) pay a median of $2,688/year in property taxes on homes valued at $137,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.95%, which is 44% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 79251 is approximately $224, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Collingsworth County. This is $443 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 79251 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 77386 (1.95%) and 78041 (1.96%).

Texas property taxes reset to current market value at purchase with no statewide cap, but your appraised value increases are limited to 10% annually once you establish homestead status. File your Homestead Exemption application with the Collingsworth County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase to lock in this protection and claim exemptions from school, county, and city taxes. Contact the Collingsworth County Appraisal District immediately after closing to verify your homestead filing deadline and obtain your Notice of Appraised Value.