Weather Hazard

Fannin County Sits in a Tornado-Prone Part of North Texas

Fannin County lies in an active tornado corridor in North Texas, and the National Weather Service tracks a long record of tornadoes going back to 1880.

Fannin County Home & Property

The National Weather Service office in Fort Worth keeps a tornado climatology record for Fannin County. Data goes back to 1880. The county sits in the part of North Texas that sees frequent severe storm activity, especially in spring.

If you buy or rent a home here, ask about tornado shelters and storm-rated construction. Home insurance rates reflect local risk. Sign up for CodeRED, the county's emergency alert system, so you get warnings by phone. Check the NWS page for the historical tornado record.

Source to confirm: NWS Fort Worth — Fannin County Tornado Climatology

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Property Tax

Fannin County Has Two Separate Tax Offices

The appraisal district sets your property value, but a separate tax assessor-collector office handles registration and some other duties — and in Fannin County, the tax assessor does not collect property taxes.

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Homestead Exemption

Apply for Your Homestead Exemption at the Fannin CAD

If you own and live in your home in Fannin County, you can apply for a homestead exemption that lowers your taxable property value.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Qualify for Lower Taxes in Fannin County

Land used for farming, ranching, or other qualifying agriculture can be taxed on its productive value rather than its market value, which is often much lower.

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New Lake

Bois d'Arc Lake Is Texas's Newest Major Reservoir

Bois d'Arc Lake opened to the public in April 2024 and sits northeast of Bonham — it is the first major new reservoir built in Texas in more than 30 years.

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