The practical part
Sabine County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Sabine County: who sets your value and who sends the bill.
Homestead exemption →
File Form 50-114 with the appraisal district. It is free. The regular deadline is April 30, and late filing is allowed for up to two years.
Protest your appraisal →
The usual deadline is May 15, or 30 days after your notice arrives, whichever is later.
Estimate a tax bill →
Model a bill from local rates, the homestead exemption, and the appraisal cap.
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A little of what makes this place itself
Sabine County · National Forest
Sabine National Forest: Public Land in the Piney Woods
The Sabine National Forest covers more than 160,000 acres across several East Texas counties and gives the public access to camping, fishing, and boat ramps on Toledo Bend.
Sabine County · County History
How Sabine County and Hemphill Got Their Start
Sabine County was established in 1837, and the Ais tribe of the Caddo people lived in the region long before European settlers arrived.
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- Stories & local character Outdoors Sabine National Forest: Public Land in the Piney Woods The Sabine National Forest covers more than 160,000 acres across several East Texas counties and gives the public access to camping, fishing, and boat ramps on Toledo Bend.
- Practical Rules & Licenses Fishing Toledo Bend: You Need the Right State's License Toledo Bend is on the Texas-Louisiana state line. Which fishing license you need depends on which side of the lake you are on.
- Stories & local character History & Culture How Sabine County and Hemphill Got Their Start Sabine County was established in 1837, and the Ais tribe of the Caddo people lived in the region long before European settlers arrived.
- Practical Money & Taxes Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill If the house in Hemphill or out on Toledo Bend is where you actually live, the first $140,000 of its value goes untaxed by the school district.
- Good to know Outdoors Fishing Toledo Bend Reservoir Toledo Bend is a 181,600-acre reservoir on the Texas-Louisiana border, and a large part of it runs along Sabine County's eastern edge.
- Practical Money & Taxes Who Handles Property Taxes in Sabine County Sabine County has two separate offices for property taxes. One sets your value, the other collects your bill.
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