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Flood Risk

Flooding is a real risk in parts of Gregg County

Parts of Gregg County — including areas in and around Longview, Kilgore, and Gladewater — lie in FEMA-mapped flood hazard areas.

Gregg County Home & Property

The Sabine River runs through Gregg County from northwest to southeast. Low-lying land near it, and near smaller creeks, can flood after heavy rains. FEMA maps the flood risk for Gregg County through the National Flood Insurance Program. The FIRM (Flood Insurance Rate Map) covers Longview, Kilgore, Easton, Gladewater, and unincorporated parts of the county.

If your home is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (the '100-year flood zone'), your lender will likely require flood insurance. Even outside that zone, flooding can happen. Check your property's flood zone at the FEMA Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) before you buy. Texas flood insurance is separate from homeowners insurance — you buy it through the National Flood Insurance Program or a private carrier.

Source to confirm: FEMA Flood Map Service Center

More Gregg County notes

Property Tax Basics

Who values your property for taxes in Gregg County

The Gregg County Appraisal District (GCAD) sets the value of every taxable property in the county each year.

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Homestead Exemption

Lower your tax bill with a homestead exemption

If your home in Gregg County is your primary residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that cuts your taxable value.

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Agricultural Use

Ag valuation can cut taxes on rural Gregg County land

Land used for farming, timber, or beekeeping in Gregg County can be taxed on its productive value — not its market value — which can mean much lower taxes.

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Tax Rates

Gregg County has many taxing units — your bill depends on where you live

Your property tax bill in Gregg County is the sum of rates from every taxing unit whose boundary includes your address.

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