Weather Hazards

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are real risks here

Hunt County sits in North Texas, a region with a history of severe thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes, particularly in spring.

Hunt County Rules & Licenses

The DFW and North Texas area — including Hunt County — sees frequent severe weather from March through May. Tornadoes, large hail, and straight-line winds are the main threats. Flash flooding along the Sabine River forks is an additional risk.

The National Weather Service office in Fort Worth covers Hunt County. Sign up for wireless emergency alerts on your phone, and know the location of the nearest shelter if you live in a manufactured home or mobile home. Check weather.gov/fwd for current watches and warnings.

Source to confirm: NWS Fort Worth — Hunt County

More Hunt County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property tax bill

The Hunt County Appraisal District sets your property value; the Hunt County Tax Office sends the bill and collects payment — they are separate offices.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption lowers your taxable value

If Hunt County is your primary residence, a homestead exemption reduces the taxable value on your property tax bill.

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Ag Valuation

Land taxed on farm use, not market value

Qualifying farmland and ranchland in Hunt County can be taxed based on what the land produces rather than what it would sell for.

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Protest Rights

You can protest your appraisal value each year

Hunt County property owners have the right to protest their appraised value before the Appraisal Review Board if they believe it is too high.

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