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Two Offices Handle Your Property Taxes in Anderson County

The Anderson County Appraisal District sets property values, and a separate Tax Assessor-Collector office handles billing and payment — both are in Palestine.

Anderson County Money & Taxes

In Anderson County, two separate offices handle property taxes. The Anderson County Appraisal District (801 N. Perry St., Palestine) decides what your property is worth. The Tax Assessor-Collector's office (703 N. Mallard St., Suite 104, Palestine) sends your tax bill and collects payment. They are independent of each other, which surprises many new residents.

The appraisal district serves 14 taxing units — including multiple school districts, the City of Palestine, and a community college district. Each of those entities sets its own tax rate. Your final bill reflects the combined rates from every unit that covers your address. Rates are not set by the appraisal district.

If you disagree with your appraised value, you have the right to protest to the Appraisal Review Board. Deadlines and procedures change, so confirm current dates directly with the appraisal district. The Texas Comptroller's county directory lists both offices with verified phone numbers and addresses.

Source to confirm: Anderson County Appraisal District — Official Site

More Anderson County notes

Property tax / Homestead

Claim a Homestead Exemption to Lower Your Tax Bill

If Anderson County is your primary home, a homestead exemption cuts at least $140,000 from your appraised value for school taxes. You file once with the appraisal district.

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Agricultural appraisal

Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

Landowners who farm, ranch, or manage timber in Anderson County can apply for special appraisal based on what the land produces, not what it would sell for. This often means a much lower tax bill.

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Water / Wells

A Groundwater District Regulates Water Wells in Anderson County

Anderson County is covered by the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District. This district covers Anderson, Cherokee, and Henderson counties and handles water well permits.

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Septic / OSSF

You Need a Permit Before Installing a Septic System

Texas requires a permit for any septic system (called an OSSF). In unincorporated Anderson County, the county handles the permit process. Do not build before you apply.

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