Flood Risk

Jim Wells County Has Official Flood Maps — Check Yours Before Buying

Federal flood maps for Jim Wells County are in effect and can determine whether a lender requires flood insurance on your property.

Jim Wells County Home & Property

FEMA's flood maps show which areas face the highest risk of flooding. In Jim Wells County, updated maps became effective in August 2017. If your property sits in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) — often called a 100-year floodplain — your mortgage lender will likely require you to buy flood insurance.

You can look up any address using the FEMA Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov. The Texas Flood Information Viewer at map.texasflood.org is another free tool. Even if a property is outside the mapped flood zone, South Texas can get heavy rainfall from tropical storms, so flooding is always possible.

Source to confirm: FEMA Flood Map Service Center

More Jim Wells County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Jim Wells County

Jim Wells County has two separate offices for property taxes — one sets your value, the other handles vehicle registration and some collections.

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Tax Savings

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If your home in Jim Wells County is your primary residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable value.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Qualify for Lower Taxes

Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management in Jim Wells County may qualify for a special lower appraisal that cuts property taxes.

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Property Tax Bill

Several Taxing Units Can Appear on Your Tax Bill

Your Jim Wells County property tax bill can include charges from the county, a school district, a city, and special districts all at once.

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