Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Erath County

The appraisal district sets your property value, but a separate tax office actually bills and collects what you owe.

In Erath County, two offices handle property taxes. The Erath County Appraisal District (ECAD) figures out what your property is worth. Separate taxing units — the county, school districts, and cities — then set their own tax rates based on that value. The Tax Assessor-Collector sends the bill and collects the money.

If you think your value is wrong, you protest with ECAD — not with the tax office. ECAD is at 1195 W. South Loop in Stephenville. The Tax Assessor-Collector is at 222 E. College St. Erath County has 17 active taxing units, including 13 school districts, so your total rate depends on exactly where your land sits.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Erath County Directory

More Erath County notes

Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your School Tax Bill

If your Erath County home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that cuts your taxable school district value.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Qualify for Ag Valuation

Farm and ranch land in Erath County can be taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for. That often means a much lower tax bill.

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Vehicle Registration

No Emissions Test Required to Register Your Car Here

Erath County is not in the Texas emissions-testing zone. You do not need a smog check to register your car here.

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Hunting Regulations

Deer Hunting in Erath County Has Antler Restrictions

Erath County falls under Texas North Zone deer rules, including a limit on how many wide-racked bucks you can take per season.

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