Property Tax Resources · Houston County, Texas
Oldest county in Texas, named for Sam Houston — Houston County’s 0.84% effective rate is among the lowest in the state, but its Piney Woods timber and agricultural land face rising pressure from Houston metro expansion.
Sources: Population — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates; County Debt — Texas Bond Review Board (FY2025)
🔴 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.
Houston County holds the distinction of being one of the oldest counties in Texas — named for Sam Houston himself and organized in 1837, just one year after the Republic’s founding. Crockett is the county seat, named for Davy Crockett who passed through on his way to the Alamo. The county’s economy runs on timber production, agriculture, and some oil and gas activity in the East Texas field.
At 0.84%, Houston County carries one of the lowest effective rates in the state. But on timber and rural land that has seen rising demand from Houston metro buyers seeking hunting tracts and rural retreats, even a low rate produces compounding bills when the base value climbs. Nearly half of those who protested in 2024 achieved reductions. 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.
Houston 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 Houston County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Houston 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.
View Houston County Tax Rates →| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2025 adopted) |
|---|---|---|
| Houston County | County | $0.4230/$100 |
| Crockett ISD | School District | $0.8491/$100 |
| Elkhart ISD | School District | $0.9911/$100 |
| Grapeland ISD | School District | $0.9219/$100 |
| Groveton ISD | School District | $0.6619/$100 |
| Kennard ISD | School District | $0.6669/$100 |
| Latexo ISD | School District | $0.8260/$100 |
| Lovelady ISD | School District | $0.8259/$100 |
2025 adopted rates per Texas Comptroller Tax Rates & Levies (source). City, MUD, college and other special-district rates may also apply depending on your parcel. Your total depends on which districts your property falls in — verify current rates at your county appraisal district.
What your Notice means and exactly what to do — and by when — after it arrives.
How the Texas homestead exemption lowers your taxable value, including recent changes.
When a property tax consultant is worth it for protesting your appraisal.
Lesser-known special valuations that can cut the taxable value of qualifying land.
The state office that oversees appraisal districts and protects taxpayers.
Who sets your county’s values and why that role matters to your bill.
Search your account at houstoncad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Houston County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 112, Crockett, TX 75835. 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, 1836Houston County was named for the man who led Texas to independence — a man who believed absolutely that property rights were the foundation of a free republic. Sam Houston’s county today has one of the lowest tax rates in Texas, but that doesn’t mean every valuation is fair. The right to protest is the same here as anywhere else in the state. Look up your value. File your protest. The father of Texas would approve.
