Property Tax

Two Offices Handle Your Property Taxes

Franklin County splits property tax work between two offices — one sets your value, the other collects the bill.

The Franklin County Appraisal District sets the value of your property each year. It sits at 310 W. Main St. in Mount Vernon. You file for exemptions — like the homestead exemption — with this office, not the tax collector. Call them at 903-537-2286 or visit franklin-cad.org.

A separate office, the Tax Assessor-Collector, sends the bill and takes your payment. That office is at 208 State Hwy 37 S. in Mount Vernon. Eight taxing units share your bill: the county, five school districts (Mount Vernon, Saltillo, Sulphur Bluff, Rivercrest, and Winnsboro), and two cities. Rates change each year, so check both offices for current numbers.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Franklin County (080) Directory

More Franklin County notes

Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill

If your home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that lowers the taxable value of your property.

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Septic Systems

Rural Homes Need a Septic Permit Before You Build

Most rural properties in Franklin County are not on public sewer, so a permitted septic system is required by state law.

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Fishing & Recreation

Lake Cypress Springs Offers Public Fishing and Boating

Lake Cypress Springs is a 3,461-acre reservoir in Franklin County open to the public for fishing, boating, and recreation.

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Agricultural Valuation

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

Land used for farming, ranching, or timber in Franklin County may qualify to be appraised at its productivity value, which is usually much lower than market value.

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