79739 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 79739 (Garden City, Texas) pay a median of $1,179/year in property taxes on homes valued at $237,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.50%, which is 63% below the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 79739 is approximately $98, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Glasscock County. This is $1,952 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 79739 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 76934 (0.51%) and 78607 (0.51%).

In Garden City, property taxes represent approximately 1.0% of the median household income of $118,906, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas caps annual homestead appraisal increases at 10%, but this protection requires you to file — submit your Homestead Exemption application to the Glasscock County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year after purchase. The exemption reduces your taxable value across school, county, and city levies, saving Glasscock County homeowners $200–$500 yearly depending on local tax rates. Obtain a copy of your Notice of Appraised Value from the Glasscock County Appraisal District within 30 days of closing and file your exemption claim to avoid paying full market-value taxes in year one.