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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.

Gregg County Money & Taxes

Two offices handle your property taxes — and they are different offices. The Gregg County Appraisal District (GCAD) figures out what your property is worth. A separate office — the Tax Assessor-Collector — sends the bills and collects the money. If you think your value is too high, you fight that at GCAD, not at the tax office.

GCAD is at 4367 W. Loop 281 in Longview. Their phone is 903-238-8823 and their website is gcad.org. The Tax Assessor-Collector is at 101 E. Methvin St., Suite 110, Longview, and can be reached at 903-237-2552. Check the Texas Comptroller's county directory for the full list of taxing units — Gregg County has several school districts, multiple cities, and three Emergency Services Districts (ESDs) that all set their own rates.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Gregg County Directory

More Gregg County notes

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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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.

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