Mount Vernon, Texas
Mount Vernon is a Texas town in Franklin County, in the East Texas / Piney Woods part of the state.
Property here runs through the appraisal district and tax office for Franklin County. The homestead exemption, appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level.
Place identity, land area, and county footprint use the Census Bureau's January 1, 2025 geography. The parcel address still controls which appraisal district, tax office, and local rules apply. See the official Census files.
Local county notes
What to know around Mount Vernon
Property Tax
Two Offices Handle Your Property Taxes
Franklin County splits property tax work between two offices: one sets your value, the other collects the bill.
Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill
If your home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that lowers the taxable value of your property.
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