Roads and Access

County Roads in Unincorporated Howard County Are Maintained by the County

If you live outside Big Spring city limits in Howard County, your road may be a county road — maintained by the county, not the city.

Howard County Cars & Driving

Howard County has a Road Administrator who oversees maintenance of public county roads. These are roads that the Commissioners Court has accepted for maintenance. If you live in an unincorporated area — meaning outside any city — your driveway access road may or may not be a county-maintained road.

Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 87 are the major routes through Howard County. State highways 33, 176, and 350 are also present. For questions about a specific county road, contact the Howard County Road Administrator's office at (432) 264-2208.

Source to confirm: Howard County — Road Administrator

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Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Howard County

Howard County has two separate offices for property taxes — the appraisal district sets your value, and the tax assessor-collector sends your bill.

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Property Tax Savings

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill in Big Spring

If you own and live in your home in Howard County, a homestead exemption can reduce the taxable value of your property.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

In Howard County, agricultural land can qualify for a special lower tax valuation based on what the land produces, not what it would sell for.

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Groundwater Rules

A Groundwater District Regulates Water Wells in Most of Howard County

Most of Howard County falls under the Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District, which requires permits and spacing rules for new water wells.

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