Milam County, Texas

6 local notes for Milam County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country.

Money & Taxes

Property Tax Savings

Cut Your Property Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption

If your home in Milam County is your primary residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption to lower your taxable property value.

Agricultural Valuation

Farm or Ranch Land Can Be Taxed at Agricultural Value

Landowners in Milam County who use their land for farming, ranching, beekeeping, or wildlife management may qualify for a much lower tax appraisal.

Home & Property

Water & Flood Awareness

Three Rivers Shape the Land in Milam County

The Brazos, Little River, and San Gabriel rivers all run through Milam County, which means flooding is a real risk for property buyers to check.

Septic & Wastewater

Rural Lots Usually Need a Septic System Permit

Most rural properties in Milam County that are not on a public sewer line need a permitted on-site sewage system before building.

Outdoors

Public River Access

Free Public Fishing Access on the Brazos River

Texas Parks and Wildlife leases two public access points on the Brazos River in Milam County near Cameron for fishing and paddling.

History & Culture

Local History

Cameron's 1890 Courthouse Is on the National Register

Cameron, the Milam County seat, was founded in 1846 on the Little River and its 1890 courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.