Bandera County, Texas
6 local notes for Bandera County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country.
Money & Taxes
Property tax
How property taxes and homestead exemptions work in Bandera County
Bandera County has a single appraisal district (Bandera CAD) that values property, and a separate tax office that collects taxes — you deal with different offices for different issues.
Agriculture / Property tax
Ag valuation can sharply cut property taxes on rural land in Bandera County
In Bandera County, land used for farming or ranching can be taxed on what it produces instead of what it would sell for. This can mean a much lower tax bill.
Home & Property
Water / Groundwater
Bandera County has its own groundwater district — wells need a permit
Most new water wells in Bandera County need a permit from the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District (BCRAGD) before you start drilling.
Flood
Flash flooding on the Medina River is a serious hazard in Bandera
The Medina River runs through the town of Bandera and can rise extremely fast during heavy rain — USGS and BCRAGD have built a flood early warning system that lets residents track river levels in real time.