Natural Features

The Brazos River Forms the County's Eastern Edge

The Brazos River runs along Washington County's eastern border and shapes flooding risk, land use, and outdoor access in the county.

Washington County The Great Outdoors

Washington County sits in the Blackland Prairies. The Brazos River forms its eastern boundary, and Yegua Creek marks the north. The county covers 611 square miles with a humid subtropical climate. Average annual rainfall is about 40 inches.

The Brazos can flood after heavy rain. If you are buying land near the river or its bottomlands, check the FEMA flood map for that parcel before closing. The FEMA Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov lets you look up any address.

Source to confirm: Texas Almanac – Washington County

More Washington County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Different Offices Handle Your Property Tax

Washington County has two separate offices for property taxes, and knowing which one does what saves you a wasted trip.

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Homestead Exemption

File Your Homestead Exemption Before May 1

Washington County homeowners can lower their property tax bill by filing a homestead exemption, but the deadline is April 30.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ag Valuation Can Sharply Cut Taxes on Rural Land

If your land is actively used for farming or ranching, you may qualify for a much lower tax rate based on production value rather than market value.

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Tax Payment

Property Tax Bills Are Due January 31

Washington County property tax bills are mailed in October and must be paid by January 31 to avoid penalties.

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