Flood Risk

Some parts of Midland County have flood risk from South Draw

Even in dry West Texas, parts of Midland County lie in FEMA-mapped flood zones, and the county adopted a special flood framework for the South Draw area.

Midland County Home & Property

Midland County has Flood Damage Prevention Regulations and a permit process for building in floodplains. In 2021 the county adopted the Monahans and South Draw Interim Flood Planning Framework to address known flood risks in those drainages. Intense storms can send runoff through draws quickly.

Before buying or building, look up the property on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov. If the property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area, your lender will require flood insurance. Contact the Midland County Public Works office for information about local floodplain permits.

Source to confirm: Midland County — Floodplain Management

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Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes in Midland County

The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax office sends the bill and collects money — they are separate offices with different jobs.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill in Midland

If your home is your main residence, you can apply once for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable value and caps annual value increases at 10 percent.

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Senior Tax Exemption

Homeowners 65 and older get extra tax relief in Midland County

Residents 65 or older can claim a larger homestead exemption that may also freeze their school district tax bill at its current level.

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Appraisal Protest

You can challenge your property appraisal in Midland County

Every property owner has the right to protest if they think the Midland Central Appraisal District valued their property too high.

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