Nacogdoches, Texas
Nacogdoches sits amid the Piney Woods of deep East Texas, in the county of the same name about 62 miles south of Longview. Often called the oldest town in Texas, it grew up along the historic El Camino Real trade route and retains a long Spanish- and Caddo-era history reflected in its old brick downtown. It is home to Stephen F. Austin State University, whose forested campus and academic community help anchor the local economy.
Property here runs through the Nacogdoches Central Appraisal District and the county tax office — the homestead exemption, the appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level. The Nacogdoches County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Nacogdoches County notes
What to know around Nacogdoches
Property Tax
Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Nacogdoches County
The appraisal district values your property, but a separate tax office handles billing — and these two offices have different addresses and phone numbers.
Homestead Exemption
How to Get a Homestead Exemption in Nacogdoches County
If you own and live in your home, you can apply for a homestead exemption to lower your property tax bill.
Ag Valuation
Ag and timber valuation can lower a land tax bill
Texas special appraisal can tax qualifying farm, ranch, timber, or wildlife land by productivity value instead of market value.
Fishing
Nacogdoches Lake Is a Solid Bass Fishery Near Town
This 2,212-acre city reservoir off FM 225 has a strong largemouth bass population and free public boat ramp access.
Public Hunting
Alazan Bayou WMA Offers Public Hunting in Southern Nacogdoches County
This 2,063-acre wildlife management area along the Angelina River is open to hunting, fishing, and camping with a TPWD permit.
Water Wells
A Groundwater District Oversees Water Wells in Nacogdoches County
The Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District regulates well drilling in Nacogdoches and Angelina counties, so get a permit before drilling a high-volume well.
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Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Angelina County
19 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Shelby County
6 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
San Augustine County
7 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Cherokee County
12 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Rusk County
25 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Panola County
7 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
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