Property Tax

Two offices handle your property tax in Leon County

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

Leon County Money & Taxes

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

The appraisal district is at 141 W. Saint Marys St. in Centerville (phone 903-536-2252, leoncad.org). The tax office is at 155 N. Cass St. in Centerville (phone 903-536-2543). The Texas Comptroller lists both on its county directory page. Check that page for current contacts, since staff and hours can change.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Leon County Directory

More Leon County notes

Homestead Exemption

Filing a homestead exemption caps how fast your tax value can rise

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

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Public Hunting Land

Keechi Creek WMA gives hunters access to 1,500 acres in Leon County

Keechi Creek Wildlife Management Area is a 1,500-acre public hunting area in northeastern Leon County that is open to hunters with the right state permits.

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Water Wells

Leon County has a groundwater district that oversees water wells

The Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District covers Leon County and can require permits for new water wells.

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Mineral Rights

In Leon County, someone else may own the mineral rights under your land

Oil and gas have been produced in Leon County for decades, and in many cases the mineral estate has been separated from the surface — meaning a prior owner kept the rights to what is underground.

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