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Flood Risk

FEMA updated Parker County's flood maps — check your zone

Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps were released for Parker County in early 2025, and residents had a chance to appeal.

Parker County Home & Property

FEMA released updated preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Parker County in early 2025. The maps cover the cities of Aledo, Annetta South, Azle, Cresson, Fort Worth, Hudson Oaks, Weatherford, Willow Park, and unincorporated areas of the county.

A flood map shows which areas face high risk of flooding. Lenders require flood insurance if your home is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). After preliminary maps are released, residents can appeal if they have technical data — such as survey or engineering information — showing the map is wrong. The National Flood Hazard Layer viewer at msc.fema.gov lets you look up any address. Contact your city or county floodplain administrator if you think your property's zone is wrong.

Source to confirm: FEMA — Preliminary Flood Maps for Parker County

More Parker County notes

Property Tax

Two offices handle property taxes in Parker County

Parker County splits property tax duties between two offices — one sets values, the other handles registration and some collections.

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Homestead Exemption

How the homestead exemption works in Parker County

Homeowners who live in their home on January 1 can apply to lower their taxable value and cap yearly appraisal increases.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural valuation can cut land taxes dramatically

Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management may qualify for much lower tax values in Parker County.

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Vehicle Registration

Parker County requires an emissions test before registration

Because Parker County is part of the DFW air quality zone, most vehicles need an annual emissions test to renew registration.

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