This extravagant residence, officially owned by his Eagle Mountain International Church, has been the focal point of debates surrounding tax exemptions and the intersection of faith and wealth.
A Lavish Mansion with Minimal Taxes
Copeland’s mansion is situated on an acre of land, surrounded by 24 acres of picturesque lakefront property. While the estate’s market value is estimated to be in the millions, it was appraised at a significantly lower value of $1,250,000. This undervaluation results in annual property taxes of less than $3,000—a stark contrast to the approximately $150,000 that would be owed if the property were appraised at its true market value.
The reduced appraisal was part of a dispute resolution agreement with the Tarrant Appraisal District. Real
