Ochiltree County, Texas

6 local notes for Ochiltree County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Panhandle / High Plains.

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Two Offices Handle Property Taxes in Ochiltree County

Ochiltree County has two separate offices that handle property tax work. Knowing which one to call saves time.

Homestead Exemption

A Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Property Tax Bill

If you own and live in your Ochiltree County home, you may qualify to have part of its value left out of your tax bill.

Home & Property

Water Wells

The Ogallala Aquifer Is Deep Here — and You Need a Permit to Drill

Ochiltree County sits over one of the thickest parts of the Ogallala Aquifer, but anyone who wants to drill a water well must get a permit first.

Agriculture

Ochiltree County Is a Major Wheat-Farming Area

If you are buying rural land in Ochiltree County, knowing the local farm economy and ag-use tax rules matters as much as the price.

Outdoors

Hunting

Ochiltree County Offers Deer, Pheasant, and Quail Hunting

Hunters in Ochiltree County can pursue white-tailed deer, mule deer, turkey, pheasant, and quail, but seasons and bag limits are set by TPWD and change each year.

History & Culture

Local History

The Railroad Created Perryton and Made the County Seat Move

Ochiltree County's original county seat was abandoned when the railroad arrived in 1919, and the new town of Perryton was built on the rail line instead.