Burn Ban

Outdoor burning can be banned during dry conditions

Hunt County commissioners can issue a burn ban that makes outdoor burning illegal during dry or windy conditions.

Burn bans in Texas are issued at the county level. When a ban is active in Hunt County, open burning — including brush piles and debris — is illegal. Violating a burn ban can result in fines. Bans are lifted when conditions improve.

Check the current burn ban status before burning any debris on your property. The Texas A&M Forest Service tracks active burn bans by county. Conditions in North Texas can shift quickly in spring and fall, so check even if no ban was in place last week.

Source to confirm: Texas A&M Forest Service — Burn Bans & Information

More Hunt County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property tax bill

The Hunt County Appraisal District sets your property value; the Hunt County Tax Office sends the bill and collects payment — they are separate offices.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption lowers your taxable value

If Hunt County is your primary residence, a homestead exemption reduces the taxable value on your property tax bill.

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Ag Valuation

Land taxed on farm use, not market value

Qualifying farmland and ranchland in Hunt County can be taxed based on what the land produces rather than what it would sell for.

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Protest Rights

You can protest your appraisal value each year

Hunt County property owners have the right to protest their appraised value before the Appraisal Review Board if they believe it is too high.

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