Property Tax

Two offices handle your property tax in Freestone County

The appraisal district sets your property value; a separate tax office collects what you owe — they are different offices with different jobs.

Freestone County Money & Taxes

In Freestone County, two offices handle property taxes. The Freestone Central Appraisal District decides what your property is worth. A separate Tax Assessor-Collector then bills and collects the actual tax. Many people confuse the two. If you think your value is wrong, contact the appraisal district. If you have a question about your bill or payment, contact the tax office.

The appraisal district is at 218 N. Mount St. in Fairfield (phone 903-389-5510, freestonecad.org). The tax office is at 305 Commerce St. in Fairfield (phone 903-389-2336). The Texas Comptroller lists both on its county directory page. Check that page for current contact details, since staff and hours can change.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Freestone County Directory

More Freestone County notes

Homestead Exemption

A homestead exemption limits how fast your taxable value can rise

If you live in your home and file a homestead exemption, your taxable value cannot go up more than 10 percent in any single year, no matter how fast the market moves.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ranchers and farmers can get a big tax break through ag valuation

Land used for farming, ranching, or timber can be taxed on what it produces rather than what it would sell for, which often cuts the tax bill sharply.

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Septic / OSSF

Rural properties in Freestone County usually need a septic permit

Most rural homes in Freestone County are not on a public sewer, so a permitted septic system is required before you can build or renovate.

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State Park

Fairfield Lake State Park closed in 2023 — public access is gone for now

Fairfield Lake State Park permanently closed in February 2023 when the land was sold to a private developer, ending public access to the lake and its facilities.

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