Groundwater District

A local groundwater district regulates well drilling in western Hays County

If you plan to drill a water well in western Hays County, you must work with the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District first.

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The Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD) oversees the Trinity Aquifer in western Hays County. It requires permits before drilling new production wells. The district tracks water levels monthly and sets drought stages that can limit how much water you can pump. During severe drought, the district has suspended new well permits entirely.

The district also manages the Jacob's Well Management Zone, which protects the spring that feeds Jacob's Well. If you are buying rural land in western Hays County and plan to rely on a well for water, check the current drought stage and permit status at haysgroundwater.com or call 512-858-9253 before closing on the property.

Source to confirm: Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District

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Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes in Hays County

Hays County splits property tax duties between two separate offices, and knowing which one to call saves time.

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Homestead Exemption

Filing a homestead exemption lowers your tax bill in Hays County

If you own and live in your Hays County home, you can file for a homestead exemption to reduce what you owe in property taxes.

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Tax Payment Deadline

Pay your Hays County property taxes by January 31 to avoid penalties

Property tax bills in Hays County arrive in the fall, and January 31 is the last day to pay without extra fees.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farmland in Hays County can be taxed at a much lower rate through ag valuation

Land used for farming or ranching in Hays County may qualify for a special lower tax rate based on what the land can produce, not what it sells for.

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