79526 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 79526 (Hermleigh, Texas) pay a median of $2,086/year in property taxes on homes valued at $145,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.43%, which is 6% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 79526 is approximately $174, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Scurry County. This is $1,045 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 79526 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79015 (1.43%) and 78702 (1.43%).

In Hermleigh, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $71,818, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas caps annual homestead appraisal increases at 10%, but you must file for the Homestead Exemption with the Scurry County Appraisal District by April 30 to activate the cap and reduce your assessed value. At a median home value of $145,500, Scurry County's homestead exemption saves most homeowners $900–$1,400 per year across school, county, and city taxes. File your exemption application with the Scurry County Appraisal District within 30 days of closing and request confirmation that your exemption is effective for the upcoming tax year.