Delta County, Texas

6 local notes for Delta County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. DFW / North Texas.

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Who Handles Your Property Tax in Delta County

Delta County has a separate appraisal district and tax office — you deal with both for different parts of your property tax bill.

Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption: Lower Your Tax Bill in Delta County

If the home you own is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces how much of your home's value is taxed.

Home & Property

Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Cut Tax Bills on Delta County Farmland

Rural land used for farming or ranching can be taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for — this often means a much lower tax bill.

Outdoors

State Park

Cooper Lake State Park: Camping and Fishing Near Cooper

Cooper Lake State Park sits on Jim Chapman Lake right in Delta County and offers camping, fishing, hiking, and cabins about 90 minutes from Dallas.

Wildlife Management Area

Cooper WMA: Public Hunting and Hiking on 14,000 Acres

Cooper WMA is a 14,480-acre wildlife management area in Delta and Hopkins counties, open year-round for hunting, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

History & Culture

County History

Why Delta County Is Shaped Like a Triangle

Delta County got its name from its triangular shape — it sits in a wedge of land between the North and South Sulphur rivers in northeast Texas.