79720 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 79720 (Big Spring, Texas) pay a median of $1,600/year in property taxes on homes valued at $146,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.09%, which is 19% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 79720 is approximately $133, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Howard County. This is $1,531 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 79720 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 76049 (1.09%) and 79563 (1.09%).

In Big Spring, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $71,194, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas caps homestead appraisal growth at 10% per year under state law, but you must file for the exemption with the Howard County Appraisal District by April 30 to activate protection and reduce assessed value. At a median home value of $265,700, the homestead exemption can save Howard County homeowners $1,500–$2,500 annually depending on which school district and city taxing entities apply. Submit your Homestead Exemption application to the Howard County Appraisal District within 30 days of closing, and request written confirmation of your exemption status before the next tax year.