Water Supply

Lake Waco Is Part of the Brazos River Water System

Lake Waco is a key surface water source for McLennan County, impounding the Bosque Rivers as part of the broader Brazos River basin.

McLennan County Home & Property

Lake Waco is an 8,465-acre reservoir that impounds the North, Middle, and South Bosque Rivers. It sits in the Brazos River Basin and is a major source of public water supply for the Waco area. The US Army Corps of Engineers manages the dam and many recreational facilities.

The county also relies on the Trinity Aquifer for some groundwater needs. Drought in Central Texas can stress both sources. Public water systems are required to report to TCEQ when supply is approaching less than 180 days. If you rely on a private well, the Southern Trinity Groundwater Conservation District oversees permits.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Fishing Lake Waco

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Property Tax

McLennan CAD Handles Your Property Appraisal

McLennan Central Appraisal District sets property values for all 44 taxing entities in the county, but a separate office collects the tax.

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Property Tax Exemption

File for a Homestead Exemption to Lower Your Tax Bill

Texas homeowners who live in their home can file for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of the property.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Cut Taxes on Rural Land

Land used mainly for farming or ranching can be taxed on its agricultural value instead of its market value, which is usually much lower.

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Appraisal Protest

You Can Protest Your Property Appraisal

Property owners in McLennan County can formally challenge their appraised value each year if they believe it is too high.

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