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Who Appraises and Who Collects Your Property Taxes

Lamar County Money & Taxes

The Lamar County Appraisal District (CAD) decides what your property is worth for tax purposes. It is located at 521 Bonham St. in Paris. The CAD does not set the tax rate. That is done by each taxing unit, such as the county, school district, or city.

A separate Tax Assessor-Collector office handles billing and payment. Lamar County has 12 taxing units in all, including five school districts, five cities, and one junior college district. If you think your value is wrong, you protest at the CAD, not the tax office. Check lamarcad.org or the Texas Comptroller's county directory for current contact details.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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