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How Property Taxes Work in Maverick County

The Maverick County Appraisal District (MCAD) sets the value of every property in the county each year. It serves four taxing units: Maverick County, the City of Eagle Pass, Eagle Pass ISD, and the Maverick County Hospital District. Each unit sets its own tax rate on top of the appraised value.

A separate office, the Tax Assessor-Collector, handles vehicle registration and collects taxes. MCAD is located at 2243 N. Veterans Blvd., Eagle Pass. If you live in the home you own, you may qualify for a homestead exemption. Texas law requires school districts to give a homestead exemption. The deadline to file is generally before May 1, but confirm the current year's deadline with MCAD directly.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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