Selling a house in Heath

Rockwall County, with a small piece in Kaufman County

Heath had 11,499 residents in the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The Census places nearly all of them in Rockwall County and fewer than 100 in Kaufman County. That small piece still matters if your house is in it, because the two counties keep separate records.

For a Rockwall County address, the Rockwall Central Appraisal District sets the value. Rockwall County's tax office page says that since October 1, 2012, the appraisal district has handled the collection of all Rockwall County property taxes, and the district's site lets you view tax statements online. On the Kaufman County side, the Kaufman Central Appraisal District's entity list includes the City of Heath. If you are not sure which side you are on, search the address on both districts' sites; your tax statement also names who billed you.

Deeds are recorded with the county clerk where the land sits. The Rockwall County Clerk's property records page has an online search of the official public records and requires valid ID to file in person. On the Kaufman County side it is the Kaufman County Clerk.

Heath's permit rule reaches repairs, not only additions

The city's Building & Inspections page says permits are required any time you or your contractor constructs, repairs, alters, erects, enlarges, converts, installs or replaces an existing building or its utility systems. It says work that begins without a permit is subject to fines up to $500. Its examples include:

• roofing and window replacement
• fences, storage sheds over 120 sq ft and retaining walls over 24 inches
• interior remodels and additions
• swimming pools, outdoor kitchens and fireplaces
• OSSF (septic) replacements and repairs
• sea wall repairs and replacements

The page also lists the codes the city adopted, among them the 2021 ICC Property Maintenance Code. If a roof, a septic system or a remodel was done without a permit, call the permit technician listed on that page and ask what the city needs to close it out.

Water and sewer billing when the house changes hands

Heath's Utility Services page links an online form to sign up, disconnect or update an account. Questions go to utilitybilling@heathtx.com or (972) 771-6228, option 2, at City Hall, 200 Laurence Drive.

The same page explains how sewer is billed. For existing residential customers, the city looks at water use in November, December, January and February, drops the single highest month and averages the other three. That winter average sets the sewer charge for the next 12 months. A new customer without a winter average is billed on the system average until one is set. If a buyer asks why the sewer line on your bill looks the way it does, that is the reason.

Code complaints, foreclosure notices and estates

The city's Code Enforcement page says Heath has one code officer on duty and covers property maintenance, sign, nuisance and water rules. Complaints can be made through the MyHeath Request portal or by phone, e-mail, fax or in person at City Hall.

A Texas foreclosure sale happens on the first Tuesday of the month, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., after at least 21 days' notice (Property Code 51.002). Rockwall County's foreclosure notices page places trustee's sales on the front steps of the courthouse at 1111 Yellowjacket Lane and tells readers to contact the trustee named on the notice with questions.

If the owner has died, probate goes to the county where that person lived (Estates Code 33.001). For a Rockwall County resident, the County Clerk takes probate filings at 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane, Suite 100. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas runs a Rockwall County virtual telephone legal clinic (817-339-5371) for wills and estates, landlord-tenant and real property matters, with help for people who qualify.

Working with Cash Home Advisors in Heath

You can sell as-is, without making repairs first. We pay all closing costs and can close in 7–14 days. Se habla español.

Start with the short form, or see how it works. If the house needs work you would rather not take on, read selling a house that needs repairs or our post on selling a house as-is in Texas.

Local offices for this area

• Rockwall Central Appraisal District
• Rockwall County Tax Office (property taxes collected by the appraisal district)
• Rockwall County Clerk, Property Records
• Kaufman Central Appraisal District
• City of Heath Building & Inspections
• City of Heath Utility Services

ZIP codes we buy in: 75032, 75126