Property Tax

Where to Handle Property Tax in Upshur County

The Upshur Appraisal District in Gilmer sets property values and handles exemption applications for all taxing entities in the county.

Upshur County Money & Taxes

The Upshur Appraisal District is located at 105 Diamond Loch Rd. in Gilmer. It sets the taxable value for all property in the county. Separate taxing entities — the county, school districts, and cities — then set their own tax rates on top of that value.

If you think your property is over-valued, you can protest to the appraisal district. The district's website is upshur-cad.org and the phone is 903-843-3041. Check with them for current protest deadlines and procedures, as these can change.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Upshur County Directory

More Upshur County notes

Property Tax Exemption

Homestead Exemption Lowers Your School Tax Bill

Texas law requires school districts to give homeowners a $140,000 exemption on their main home. This can lower the school part of your property tax bill.

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Property Tax

Multiple Taxing Entities Mean Multiple Tax Lines

Upshur County property owners may owe taxes to several different groups at once — the county, a school district, a city, and special districts.

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Ag Exemption

Agricultural Valuation Can Cut Land Tax Bills Significantly

Land used for farming, timber, or wildlife management in Upshur County can qualify for a special lower tax value based on what the land produces, not what it would sell for.

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Fishing

Lake O' the Pines Offers Fishing on Upshur County's Edge

Lake O' the Pines is a 19,780-acre reservoir on Big Cypress Creek that touches Upshur County and is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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