Property Tax Basics

One Office Appraises Your Property. Another Collects the Tax.

The Cherokee County Appraisal District sets your property value; separate taxing units bill and collect the tax.

The Cherokee County Appraisal District (CCAD) appraises all property in the county. It sets the taxable value. It does not collect taxes. That job belongs to the individual taxing units, like school districts and cities.

Taxing units in Cherokee County include six school districts (Alto, Jacksonville, Rusk, New Summerfield, Wells, and Troup), plus the cities of Alto, Rusk, Wells, and Jacksonville. Each unit sets its own tax rate. Your total bill adds up all the rates that apply to your property. Contact CCAD at 903-683-2296 or cherokeecad.com if you have questions about your value or want to protest it.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller – Cherokee County Directory

More Cherokee County notes

Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Property Tax Bill

If your home is your main residence, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

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Ag & Timber Appraisal

Farmland and Timberland Can Qualify for a Lower Tax Value

Land used for farming, ranching, or timber production may be taxed on its productivity value rather than its market value, which is usually much lower.

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Septic Systems / OSSF

You Need a Permit Before Installing a Septic System

Most rural properties in Cherokee County rely on on-site sewage systems, and a permit is required before you build, alter, or repair one.

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Fishing

Lake Palestine Offers Year-Round Fishing in Cherokee County

Lake Palestine is a 25,560-acre reservoir on the Neches River with strong populations of bass, catfish, crappie, and hybrid striped bass.

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