Property Tax

Who handles your property tax in King County

King County has a separate appraisal district and tax office — two different offices handle two different jobs.

The King County Appraisal District (KCAD) figures out what your property is worth each year. That value is set as of January 1. The appraisal district is at 800 S. Baker St. in Guthrie. You contact them to apply for exemptions or to protest your value.

A separate office — the Tax Assessor-Collector — sends your tax bill and collects payment. These are two different jobs, two different offices, even though they share the same building address in Guthrie. If you think your value is wrong, go to the appraisal district. If you need to pay or ask about your bill, go to the tax office. Check the Texas Comptroller's county directory for current contact details, since staff and rates can change.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — King County Directory

More King County notes

Homestead Exemption

Lower your tax bill with a homestead exemption

If your home in King County is your primary residence, a homestead exemption can reduce the taxable value and lower your annual property tax bill.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ranch land in King County can be taxed on productivity, not market value

Ranch and farm land in King County can be taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for. This can mean a much lower tax bill.

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Hunting

Deer hunting seasons and bag limits for King County

King County is in Texas Parks and Wildlife's North Zone for white-tailed deer. Know the bag limits and season dates before you go.

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History

King County was built on cattle ranching, and still is

King County is one of the most rural counties in Texas and has been dominated by large cattle ranches since the 1880s, including the famous Four Sixes Ranch.

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