Jeff Davis County, Texas
8 local notes for Jeff Davis County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Big Bend / Far West.
Money & Taxes
Property Tax Basics
Who handles property taxes in Jeff Davis County
Two offices handle property taxes here: one appraises your land, and a separate office collects what you owe.
Homestead Exemption
Homestead exemption can lower your tax bill
If you own and live in your home in Jeff Davis County, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that lowers your tax bill.
Agricultural Appraisal
Ranch land can be taxed on productivity, not market value
Landowners using property for ranching or farming can apply for agricultural appraisal, which can significantly reduce their property tax.
Home & Property
Cars & Driving
Outdoors
History & Culture
National Historic Site
Fort Davis National Historic Site preserves a frontier Army post
Fort Davis National Historic Site in the town of Fort Davis preserves one of the best-surviving frontier military posts in the Southwest, known especially for the Buffalo Soldiers who served there.
County History
Jeff Davis County was carved from Presidio County in 1887
Jeff Davis County was created in 1887 from Presidio County. The Southern Pacific Railroad bypassed Fort Davis, which shaped the county's economy for generations.