Weather Hazards

Ellis County sits in a hail-prone corridor of North Texas

Ellis County gets regular severe thunderstorms with large hail. It is in a storm-prone part of North Texas.

Ellis County is in the southern part of the DFW area. This region gets strong thunderstorms regularly in the spring. Hail can be big enough to damage roofs, vehicles, and siding. Tornadoes also happen in this part of North Texas during storm season.

If you are buying a home, ask how old the roof is. Ask whether past hail damage was fully repaired or just patched. Talk to your homeowner's insurance carrier about hail deductibles. Many North Texas policies use a separate percentage-based deductible just for hail damage. The National Weather Service office in Fort Worth handles Ellis County forecasts and warnings.

Source to confirm: NWS Fort Worth — Local Forecast Office

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Property Tax Basics

Two different offices handle your property tax in Ellis County

The Ellis County Appraisal District sets your property value, but a separate Tax Assessor-Collector office sends the bill and collects the money.

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Homestead Exemption

File a homestead exemption to lower your property tax bill

Texas law lets homeowners who live in their home claim a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of the property.

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Ag Valuation

Farm and ranch land can be taxed on productivity, not market value

In Ellis County, qualifying farm or ranch land is taxed on what it can produce, not what it could sell for. That can cut the tax bill by a lot.

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Vehicle Registration

Ellis County vehicles need an emissions test every year

Ellis County is in the DFW area, so most gas-powered vehicles must pass an emissions test every year before the owner can renew registration.

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