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Property Tax Basics

How Property Taxes Work in Harrison County

Two separate offices handle your property taxes in Harrison County — the appraisal district sets your value, and the tax office collects the bill.

Harrison County Money & Taxes

The Harrison Central Appraisal District (HCAD) sets the taxable value of your property each year. They are located at 201 W. Grand Ave. in Marshall. Their phone is 903-935-1991 and their website is harrisoncad.net. They do not collect taxes — that is a different office.

The Tax Assessor-Collector collects what you owe. That office is at 200 W. Houston St., Suite 108, in Marshall. Their phone is 903-935-8411. If you think your value is too high, you protest with the appraisal district, not the tax office. Check both websites for current deadlines, since deadlines can change.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Harrison County Directory

More Harrison County notes

Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If your home in Harrison County is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces how much of its value is taxed.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ag and Timber Valuation Can Cut Rural Land Taxes

Rural landowners in Harrison County may qualify for a special appraisal based on what the land produces — not what it would sell for — which can greatly reduce property taxes.

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Vehicle Registration

No Emissions Test Required in Harrison County

Harrison County is not one of the 17 Texas counties that require a separate emissions test, so registering your vehicle here is simpler.

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State Park

Caddo Lake State Park: Fishing, Paddling, and Cabins

Caddo Lake State Park, near Karnack in Harrison County, offers camping, historic cabins, boat rentals, and access to a 26,810-acre lake known for largemouth bass and crappie.

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