Property Taxes in Big Spring, Texas
Median Big Spring, Texas effective property tax rate: 1.39%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Texas state median of 1.48%.
Median Big Spring, Texas home value: $51,230
Median annual Big Spring, Texas tax bill: $506, $1,894 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Borden calculated?
Property taxes in Big Spring, Texas are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Big Spring's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Big Spring, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
How Does the Big Spring Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Big Spring property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Big Spring's median effective tax rate of 1.39% — based on actual property records in Borden County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Big Spring's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Big Spring: rates range from 1.39% in 79720 to 1.39% in 79720, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Big Spring.
About Big Spring Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Big Spring, Borden, Texas
Big Spring’s median effective property tax rate of 1.39% is lower than the Texas state median of 1.48% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Borden County base levy combined with local school district levies and Municipal Utility Districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Big Spring. Homeowners in the 79720 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.39%, while those in the same ZIP also pay 1.39%. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Borden County. Understanding which part of Big Spring you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Big Spring homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Appraisal District before the May 15, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Big Spring, Borden County, Texas
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Big Spring's effective property tax rate to other cities in Texas and the median property tax rates in Texas and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Big Spring Tax Rate
1.39%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Borden County Tax Rate
1.38%
Median Effective Texas Tax Rate
1.48%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Big Spring, Borden County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79720 | 1.09% | 1.38% | 1.39% | 1.42% | 1.45% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Big Spring, Borden County, Texas
When examining property taxes in Big Spring, Texas, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Borden County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Borden County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of April.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For example, the median home price in Big Spring is $51,230, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 79720 has the highest median home price at $51,230.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Big Spring, Borden County, Texas
Source: Ownwell
$17,090
$34,160
$51,230
Median Big Spring Market Value
$51,230
Median Borden County Market Value
$11,000
Median Texas Market Value
$258,851
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Big Spring, Borden County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79720 | $15,438 | $27,330 | $51,230 | $117,180 | $124,190 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Big Spring, Borden County, Texas
Big Spring Property Tax Bills
Property tax bills in Big Spring are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. The assessed value is then used to determine how much a homeowner owes each year, so changes in market conditions can directly affect the bill.
Several factors influence the final amount, including the home’s value, local taxing jurisdictions, and any exemptions that may apply. For homeowners, this means a property tax bill can vary widely even within the same area. In Big Spring, the median home price is $51,230, while the median property tax bill is $506.00 in zip code 79720.
That amount is well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and also below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. For many homeowners, understanding how the bill is calculated is important because it helps explain why taxes may rise or fall over time.
Median Big Spring Tax Bill
$506
Median Borden County Tax Bill
$155
Median Texas Tax Bill
$3,441
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Big Spring, Borden County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79720 | $220 | $352 | $506 | $1,613 | $1,684 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to protest!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | May 15 |
Links | |
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| Borden Appraisal District | |
| Website | esearch.bordencad.org |