Burn Rules

Outdoor burning in Ellis County is regulated by the county fire marshal

The Ellis County Fire Marshal manages burn bans and outdoor burning rules for areas outside city limits.

The Ellis County Fire Marshal sets outdoor burning rules for areas outside city limits. During dry conditions, the county can put a burn ban in place. Burning during a ban can result in fines.

Before you burn brush, trash, or farm debris on rural property, check whether a burn ban is active. The county uses the Texas Outdoor Burning guidelines as its standard. Bans can go into effect fast when drought hits. Always check the current ban status before you light any fire.

Source to confirm: Ellis County — County Ordinances and Policies

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Property Tax Basics

Two different offices handle your property tax in Ellis County

The Ellis County Appraisal District sets your property value, but a separate Tax Assessor-Collector office sends the bill and collects the money.

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Homestead Exemption

File a homestead exemption to lower your property tax bill

Texas law lets homeowners who live in their home claim a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of the property.

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Ag Valuation

Farm and ranch land can be taxed on productivity, not market value

In Ellis County, qualifying farm or ranch land is taxed on what it can produce, not what it could sell for. That can cut the tax bill by a lot.

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Vehicle Registration

Ellis County vehicles need an emissions test every year

Ellis County is in the DFW area, so most gas-powered vehicles must pass an emissions test every year before the owner can renew registration.

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