Due to the weather, we did not get bills out on time since the post office was closed until Wednesday last week.  Therefore, utility bills are not due until February 11th (usually the 10th).  For customers who have their bills paid by automatic bank draft, they will not see it pulled until February 11th.  We will not charge late fees until February 17th (usually the 11th) and disconnects will not be until February 23rd (usually the 20th).  Please keep in mind February 16th is a holiday for the City and offices will be closed. Thank you!

2024 Annual Water Quality Report.pdf

AFTER HOURS WATER EMERGENCY NUMBER (903)-790-7556


Lake Gilmer

Lake Gilmer

Lake Gilmer first opened to the public on September 29th 2001 and is located at FM 852, 4 miles west of downtown Gilmer.

Lake size is 1,010 surface acres. There is an additional 1,557 acres of mitigation property that will be developed into combination hiking and nature trails and bird watching stations. A swimming and picnic area will be developed on the north end of the lake near the dam area.

Lake Gilmer Park and Kelsey Creek Sanctuary Nature Trails Are Now Open at Lake Gilmer located on Armadillo Road, just off Cherokee Trace.

For More Info, Contact City of Gilmer 903-843-2552.

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Notice: The City of Gilmer adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year's tax rate.
The tax rate will effectively be raised by 8% and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $31.06.

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