Forestburg, Cooke County, Texas Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Forestburg, Texas
Median Forestburg, Texas effective property tax rate: 1.13%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Texas state median of 1.48%.
Median Forestburg, Texas home value: $187,252
Median annual Forestburg, Texas tax bill: $1,631, $769 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Cooke calculated?
Property taxes in Forestburg, 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 Forestburg's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Forestburg, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Forestburg, Cooke County, Texas Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.13%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$2,116
$1,964
How Does the Forestburg Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Forestburg property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Forestburg's median effective tax rate of 1.13% — based on actual property records in Cooke 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 Forestburg'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 Forestburg: rates range from 1.13% in 76239 to 1.13% in 76239, 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 Forestburg.
About Forestburg Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Forestburg, Cooke, Texas
Forestburg’s median effective property tax rate of 1.13% is higher than the Texas state median of 1.48% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Cooke County base levy combined with local school district levies and Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Forestburg. Homeowners in the 76239 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.13%, while those in the same ZIP also pay 1.13%. This spread reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Cooke County. Understanding which part of Forestburg you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Forestburg 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 Forestburg, Cooke 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 Forestburg'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 Forestburg Tax Rate
1.13%
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 Cooke County Tax Rate
1.22%
Median Effective Texas Tax Rate
1.48%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Forestburg, Cooke County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76239 | 0.64% | 0.91% | 1.13% | 1.27% | 1.42% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Forestburg, Cooke County, Texas
When examining property taxes in Forestburg, 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 Cooke 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 Cooke 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 Forestburg is $187,252, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 76239 has the highest median home price at $187,252.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Forestburg, Cooke County, Texas
Source: Ownwell
$136,822
$315,921
$495,019
Median Forestburg Market Value
$187,252
Median Cooke County Market Value
$243,620
Median Texas Market Value
$258,851
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Forestburg, Cooke County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76239 | $54,622 | $102,618 | $187,252 | $336,924 | $557,677 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Forestburg, Cooke County, Texas
Property tax bills in Forestburg are calculated by applying the local tax rate to the assessed value of a home, which is based on its market value. For homeowners, that means the amount owed can change when home values rise or when local taxing authorities adjust rates. In Cooke County, the median home price is $187,252, and the typical tax burden reflects how that value is translated into an annual bill.
The median property tax bill in the area is $1,631, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and also below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Bills can vary widely depending on the home’s assessed value, exemptions, and the specific tax rates set by local jurisdictions. For many homeowners, a higher assessed value can mean a larger bill, while qualifying exemptions may help reduce what is owed.
Median Forestburg Tax Bill
$1,631
Median Cooke County Tax Bill
$2,884
Median Texas Tax Bill
$3,441
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Forestburg, Cooke County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76239 | $499 | $929 | $1,631 | $3,222 | $5,079 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to protest!
Dates | |
|---|---|
| Appeal Deadline | May 15 |
| Tax Bill | |
| Issued | October 1 |
| Due Date #1 | November 30 |
| Due Date #2 | June 30 |
Links | |
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| Cooke Appraisal District | |
| Website | esearch.walkercad.org |