Camp County, Texas

6 local notes for Camp County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. East Texas / Piney Woods.

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Who Handles Property Tax in Camp County

Camp County has a separate appraisal district and tax office — and the tax office does not collect property taxes here.

Homestead Exemption

How to Lower Your Property Tax with a Homestead Exemption

If your home in Camp County is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable property value.

Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Cut Your Land Tax Bill in Camp County

Rural landowners in Camp County may qualify to have their land taxed on its agricultural productivity value instead of its full market value — which can mean a much lower tax bill.

Home & Property

Septic / OSSF

Septic Systems Require a Permit in Camp County

Most rural homes in Camp County rely on a septic system, and Texas requires a permit before you install or repair one.

Outdoors

Fishing / State Park

Lake Bob Sandlin Touches Camp County — and Offers Good Fishing

Lake Bob Sandlin spans Titus, Camp, and Franklin counties, and the state park on the lake's north shore is just outside Pittsburg.

History & Culture

County History

How Camp County Came to Be — and Why Two Railroads Matter

Camp County was carved from Upshur County in 1874 and grew quickly when two railroads crossed at Pittsburg in the late 1870s.