Rate Breakdown

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

How Property Tax Works in Fisher County

In Fisher County, property taxes are ad valorem, meaning they are based on the appraised market value of your property. The Fisher County Appraisal District (FCAD) is responsible for identifying and determining the fair market value of all local properties as of January 1st each year. Once these values are established, local taxing jurisdictions—including Fisher County, municipal governments, and school districts like Roby CISD and Rotan ISD—set their annual tax rates. While some states utilize millage rates, Texas calculates property taxes using a tax rate expressed as a dollar amount per $100 of assessed property value. Your final tax bill is calculated by multiplying your property's taxable value, minus any qualified exemptions, by the combined local tax rates.

Available Exemptions

Texas law provides several property tax exemptions that can significantly reduce your tax burden in Fisher County. To qualify for these savings, you must own the property and occupy it as your primary residence. The most common exemptions include:

• Residence Homestead Exemption: Removes a portion of your home’s value from school district taxation and limits annual assessment increases.
• Over-65 Exemption: Offers an additional exemption for senior citizens and establishes a school tax "ceiling," ensuring school taxes will not increase above the amount set in the qualifying year.
• Disability Exemption: Provides tax relief to individuals who qualify for federal Social Security disability benefits.
• Disabled Veterans Exemption: Grants partial or total property tax exemptions to veterans with service-connected disabilities, as well as their surviving spouses.

Payment Schedule & Deadlines

Property tax bills in Fisher County are mailed out starting in October of each year. Taxes are due upon receipt, and the final deadline to pay without incurring penalties is January 31st of the following year. On February 1st, unpaid taxes officially become delinquent, triggering immediate penalty and interest charges that increase monthly. For taxpayers who qualify for senior citizen, disability, or disabled veteran exemptions, Fisher County offers a split-payment option. This allows individuals to pay their property taxes in four equal installments throughout the year without penalty, provided the first payment is made by January 31st.

Appealing Your Assessment

If you believe the Fisher County Appraisal District has overvalued your property, you have the right to protest the assessment. The deadline to file a protest is typically May 15th, or 30 days after you receive your Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. The appeals process begins by submitting a written protest form to the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Many protests are resolved informally through a meeting with a county appraiser where you can present evidence of overvaluation. If an informal agreement is not reached, you will present your case—backed by evidence such as local sales data, independent appraisals, or photos of property damage—at a formal hearing before the ARB.