Colorado County, Texas
8 local notes for Colorado County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Houston / Upper Gulf Coast.
Money & Taxes
Property Tax
Who Sets Your Property Value in Colorado County
The Colorado County Appraisal District sets the value of your property each year, and that value drives what you owe in taxes.
Homestead Exemption
Lower Your Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption
If your home in Colorado County is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that lowers the taxable value of your property.
Agricultural Appraisal
Ag Valuation Can Sharply Cut Taxes on Rural Land
Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management in Colorado County may qualify for a special appraisal based on what the land produces, not what it would sell for.
Home & Property
Water & Wells
Colorado County Has Its Own Groundwater District
The Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District sets rules for water wells in the county. If you use a private well or plan to drill one, these rules apply to you.
Flood Risk
The Colorado River Runs Through the County — Flooding Is Real
The Colorado River cuts through Colorado County. Low-lying land near it and other waterways can flood.
Outdoors
History & Culture
Historic Courthouse
The 1891 Courthouse Is Columbus's Most Visible Landmark
The Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus was built in 1891, lost its tower in a hurricane, and was fully restored in 2014.
County History
Colorado County: One of Texas's Original Counties
Colorado County was created in 1836 as one of the Republic of Texas's first counties, with Columbus as its seat since the beginning.