Rate Breakdown

Property taxes in Angelina County are calculated by multiplying the assessed value (minus exemptions) by the total local millage rate.

Authority	Avg. Rate
County General Fund	0.45%
School District (Avg)	1.20%
City / Local (Avg)	0.35%

How Property Tax Works in Angelina County

Property tax in Angelina County, Texas, is an ad valorem tax levied by the county and local governments on real and personal property. The assessment process involves determining the market value of your property. The Angelina County Appraisal District (ACAD) annually assesses all properties within the county, and the values are then used to calculate the tax amount. The millage rates in Angelina County are used to calculate the tax liability for each property. The rates are set by the county's governing body and can vary from year to year. The rates are applied to the assessed value of the property to determine the tax amount. Here's a simplified example: - Assessed Value: $100,000 - Millage Rate: 0.80% (or $0.0080) - Tax Amount: $800 (=$100,000 x 0.0080)

Available Exemptions

In Texas, property owners may be eligible for various exemptions that can reduce their tax liability. Some of the available exemptions include:

• Homestead Exemption: This exemption is available to owners of their primary residence and can reduce the taxable value of the property by up to $5,000. To qualify, the owner must have owned the property on January 1 of the tax year and intend to occupy it as their primary residence.
• Senior Citizen Exemption: This exemption is available to homeowners who are at least 65 years old and have owned their primary residence for at least 10 years. The exemption can reduce the taxable value of the property by up to $3,000.
• Disability Exemption: This exemption is available to homeowners who have a disability and have owned their primary residence for at least 10 years. The exemption can reduce the taxable value of the property by up to $12,000.
• Veteran Exemption: This exemption is available to homeowners who are 100% disabled veterans or their surviving spouses. The exemption can reduce the taxable value of the property by up to $12,000.

Payment Schedule & Deadlines

The Angelina County Collector's Office is responsible for collecting property taxes. The payment schedule and deadlines are as follows:

• Delinquent Tax Year: The tax year is from January 1 to December 31.
• Payment Deadlines: The first installment payment is due on May 1, and the second installment payment is due on October 1.
• Installment Options: Property owners can pay their taxes in two installments or in a single payment.
• Late Payment Consequences: A penalty of 6% is added to the tax amount if the payment is made after the deadline. An additional penalty of 1% is added each month until the payment is made.

Appealing Your Assessment

If you disagree with the assessment of your property, you can appeal the decision. The appeal process involves the following steps:

• File a Protest: You must file a written protest with the Angelina County Appraisal Review Board (ARB) within 30 days of receiving your notice of appraised value.
• ARB Hearing: The ARB will review your protest and hold a hearing to discuss the assessment.
• Board of Equalization: If the ARB does not agree with your protest, you can appeal the decision to the Board of Equalization. The Board of Equalization is a three-member board that reviews the ARB's decision and makes a final determination.

Note: This guide is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for official documentation or advice from the Angelina County Appraisal District or Collector's Office.