Property Tax Basics

One Office Values Your Property. Another Collects the Tax.

The Rusk County Appraisal District sets your property value; separate taxing units like school districts and cities bill and collect the tax.

Rusk County Money & Taxes

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

Taxing units in Rusk County include Henderson, Kilgore, Overton, Tatum, and Mount Enterprise ISDs, several cities, and the Kilgore College District. Each unit sets its own rate. Your total bill adds all the rates that apply to your address. Contact RCAD at 903-657-3578 or ruskcad.org if you have questions about your value or want to protest it. The Tax Assessor-Collector handles billing at 903-657-0315.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller – Rusk County Directory

More Rusk County notes

Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Property Tax Bill

If your home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value used by school districts.

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Ag & Wildlife Valuation

Farmland and Timberland May Qualify for a Lower Tax Value

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

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Groundwater & Wells

A Local District Oversees Your Water Well

The Rusk County Groundwater Conservation District regulates all private water wells in the county and requires registration of any new well.

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Oil & Gas / Mineral Rights

Rusk County Has Active Oil and Gas Wells. Mineral Rights Matter Here.

Rusk County sits at the heart of the East Texas Oilfield, so buyers should understand whether mineral rights are included in a land purchase.

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