Property Tax Resources · Gregg County, Texas
East Texas oil and timber country — Gregg County’s 1.04% effective rate in the Longview metro reflects a modest burden by Texas standards, but rising residential values have outpaced income growth in recent years.
Sources: Population — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates; Effective Tax Rate & Avg Annual Bill — Ownwell (2024); Protest Success Rate — Texas Comptroller PTAD data, approximate.
🔴 2026 Protest Deadline: May 15, 2026 — or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later. Miss this date and you waive your right to protest.
Gregg County anchors the Longview metropolitan area in East Texas, where oil production, petrochemical refining, and timber have driven the economy for generations. Longview has seen renewed growth as logistics and industrial investment has expanded along the I-20 corridor, and residential values have risen accordingly. The county’s energy sector history means mineral interests are a factor in appraisal rolls that many residents don’t think to examine.
At 1.04%, Gregg County’s effective rate sits just above the national median — modest by Texas standards. But more than half of those who protested in 2024 achieved reductions, meaning appraisal district valuations are routinely coming in above what comparable evidence supports. For residential owners in Longview and Kilgore, and for mineral interest holders, the informal settlement process at GCAD is worth pursuing. Your deadline is May 15, 2026.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Gregg County Appraisal District protest procedures, online filing portal, and deadline information for the current year.
Every taxing entity’s proposed rate, adopted rate, and public hearing schedule for Gregg County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Gregg County — your school district, city, county — must publish its proposed rate and hold a public hearing before adopting any rate exceeding the no-new-revenue rate. These meetings are open. Your voice is on the record.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2024 approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Gregg County | County | ~$0.40/$100 |
| Longview ISD | School District | ~$0.92/$100 |
| Kilgore ISD | School District | ~$0.95/$100 |
| Pine Tree ISD | School District | ~$0.88/$100 |
| City of Longview | City | ~$0.45/$100 |
| City of Kilgore | City | ~$0.42/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at gregg.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at gcad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Gregg County Appraisal District: 4367 W. Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice was mailed.
Recent sales of comparable properties, your purchase price, photos of condition issues, and repair estimates all strengthen your case.
Before your ARB hearing, a CAD appraiser may offer to settle. Review any offer carefully — you can accept or proceed to the formal hearing.
The Appraisal Review Board is independent of the CAD. Present your evidence clearly and concisely. Most hearings run 15–30 minutes.
Disagree with the ARB ruling? You may appeal to district court, binding arbitration, or SOAH (properties over $1 million).
“No person’s particular services shall be demanded, nor property taken or applied to public use, unless by the consent of himself or his representative, without just compensation being made therefor.”
— Section 13, Declaration of Rights, Republic of Texas, 1836
Gregg County sits on the oil field that built modern East Texas — the East Texas field discovered in 1930 was the largest oilfield in the world at the time and transformed the region entirely. The founders of the Republic understood resource wealth and the importance of protecting it from arbitrary extraction by government. A 1.04% rate on mineral interests and residential property that has appreciated well beyond East Texas income growth is not a trivial burden. The protest system exists to keep appraisals honest. Look up your value. File your protest. Your East Texas roots and your constitutional rights point in the same direction.
For informational and educational purposes only. Property-Taxes-Texas.com is a citizen advocacy and education resource. Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, tax, or appraisal advice. We are not attorneys, CPAs, or licensed appraisers. Consult a licensed Texas attorney, qualified financial advisor, or certified appraiser for guidance specific to your situation. Deadlines, rates, and statutes are subject to change — verify all details with your county appraisal district or the Texas Comptroller before acting.
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