Property Tax Resources · Nacogdoches County, Texas
The oldest town in Texas — Nacogdoches County’s 1.20% effective rate falls on a community whose history predates the Republic itself, where Stephen F. Austin University anchors a regional economy built on timber and education.
Sources: Population — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates; Effective Tax Rate & Avg Annual Bill — Ownwell / Census ACS 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.
Nacogdoches is the oldest town in Texas, with roots predating even the Spanish colonial period — a community whose history includes the Caddo Nation, the Spanish Mission era, the Mexican Republic, and the Republic of Texas. Today the city is home to Stephen F. Austin State University, named for the Father of Texas, and the county’s economy blends higher education, timber production, and the regional service industries that serve Deep East Texas.
At 1.20%, Nacogdoches County’s effective rate is above the national median. For timber and rural landowners in a county with deep historical roots, keeping appraisals current with actual comparable sales rather than speculative values is the key lever. More than 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.
Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Nacogdoches 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Nacogdoches County | County | ~$0.46/$100 |
| Nacogdoches ISD | School District | ~$0.90/$100 |
| City of Nacogdoches | City | ~$0.40/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at nacogdoches.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at nacogdochescad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Nacogdoches County Appraisal District: 216 W. Hospital St., Nacogdoches, TX 75961. 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
Nacogdoches was old when Texas was young — the founders who wrote the Declaration of Rights were building on a tradition that Nacogdoches had already lived through under three flags. No property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. That principle belongs to the oldest town in Texas as much as it does to any city in the state. Look up your value. File your protest. Texas’s oldest community deserves fair assessment.
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