Property Tax

How the Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Property Tax Bill

If your home in San Augustine County is your main residence, you can file for a homestead exemption to reduce what you owe in property taxes each year.

San Augustine County Money & Taxes

A homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of your home. That means you pay less in property taxes every year. In Texas, school districts must give homeowners a $140,000 exemption off their home's appraised value. Other local taxing units — like the county or a hospital district — may offer additional reductions.

To get the exemption, you file an application with the San Augustine County Appraisal District at 122 N. Harrison St. in San Augustine. You must include a copy of your Texas driver's license or state ID showing the home address. Check the appraisal district's website for the current filing deadline, which is typically April 30 of the tax year. The appraisal district's phone number is 936-275-3496.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — San Augustine County Directory

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Property Tax

Two Different Offices Handle Your Property Taxes Here

In San Augustine County, one office appraises your property and a separate office collects your tax — you need to know which one to call.

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Ag Valuation

Farmland and Timberland Can Be Taxed at a Lower Rate

Land used for farming, ranching, or timber in San Augustine County may qualify for a special appraisal that cuts its taxable value well below market price.

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Septic Systems

Most Homes Outside Town Need a Septic Permit

If you build or repair a septic system in rural San Augustine County, you need a permit — and the Attoyac Bayou watershed near Sam Rayburn Reservoir gets extra attention.

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Vehicle Registration

Register Your Vehicle at the County Tax Office

San Augustine County residents register vehicles and transfer titles at the county tax office — one sticker now covers both inspection and registration.

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