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Within this site you will find general information about the District and the ad valorem property tax system in Texas, as well as information regarding specific properties within the district.

The Appraisal District is responsible for appraising all real and business personal property within the County. The district appraises property according to the Texas Property Tax Code and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP).
Contact Information
Phone (903) 537-2286Fax (903) 537-2812support@franklin-cad.org
PO Box 720
Mount Vernon, TX 75457-0720
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
Chief Appraiser
Russell McCurdy
2023 Cap Rate Notice:
The Appraisal District is giving public notice of the capitalization rate to be used each year to appraise property receiving an exemption under Section 11.1825 of the property tax code for organizations constructing or rehabilitating low-income housing: property not previously exempt. 2023 Low-income housing apartment capitalization rate: 7.25%-9.25%