Water Supply

Many Rural Properties in Upshur County Rely on Private Wells

Homes outside city limits in Upshur County often use private water wells, which are tracked by the Texas Water Development Board.

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Outside Gilmer and other incorporated areas, many homes get water from private groundwater wells. The TWDB maintains a database of well records for Upshur County, including well depth, water levels, and water quality data. Well records in Upshur County are tracked in the Cypress River Basin.

If you are buying rural property, ask about the well — its depth, age, and last water quality test. A licensed well driller or inspector can assess it. The TCEQ also has an online Water Well Report Viewer that shows historical well data by location. Check with TCEQ or TWDB for well records before closing on raw land.

Source to confirm: TWDB — Groundwater Database

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Property Tax

Where to Handle Property Tax in Upshur County

The Upshur Appraisal District in Gilmer sets property values and handles exemption applications for all taxing entities in the county.

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Property Tax Exemption

Homestead Exemption Lowers Your School Tax Bill

Texas law requires school districts to give homeowners a $140,000 exemption on their main home. This can lower the school part of your property tax bill.

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Property Tax

Multiple Taxing Entities Mean Multiple Tax Lines

Upshur County property owners may owe taxes to several different groups at once — the county, a school district, a city, and special districts.

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Ag Exemption

Agricultural Valuation Can Cut Land Tax Bills Significantly

Land used for farming, timber, or wildlife management in Upshur County can qualify for a special lower tax value based on what the land produces, not what it would sell for.

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