King County, Texas
6 local notes for King County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Panhandle / High Plains.
Money & Taxes
Property Tax
Who handles your property tax in King County
King County has a separate appraisal district and tax office — two different offices handle two different jobs.
Homestead Exemption
Lower your tax bill with a homestead exemption
If your home in King County is your primary residence, a homestead exemption can reduce the taxable value and lower your annual property tax bill.
Home & Property
Agricultural Valuation
Ranch land in King County can be taxed on productivity, not market value
Ranch and farm land in King County can be taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for. This can mean a much lower tax bill.
Mineral Rights
Oil and gas production is active in King County
King County has had oil production since 1943, and buyers of land here should understand how mineral rights work before they close a deal.