Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill

If your home in Upton County is your primary residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

Upton County Money & Taxes

Texas law lets homeowners reduce how much of their home's value gets taxed. You apply through the Upton County Appraisal District. You must live in the home as your main residence. You will need to provide a copy of your Texas driver's license or state ID. Under Texas law, the address on that ID must match the property address for which you are claiming the exemption.

The exemption can reduce taxes for the county, the school districts, and other local taxing units. There are also extra exemptions for people age 65 and older or those with disabilities. Deadlines and amounts can change, so always check the appraisal district's website or call 432-652-3221 for current rules before you apply.

Source to confirm: Upton County Appraisal District — Downloadable Forms

More Upton County notes

Property Tax

Two offices handle property taxes in Upton County

The appraisal district and the tax assessor-collector are separate offices in different towns — knowing which one to call saves you time.

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Mineral Rights / Oil & Gas

Oil and gas activity is regulated by the Railroad Commission

Upton County has heavy oil and gas production, and the Texas Railroad Commission regulates every well drilled — which matters if you own land or mineral rights here.

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Water / Wells

Upton County has a water district but limited groundwater conservation district coverage

Most of Upton County has no local groundwater district to set rules on well drilling. A small part of the county does fall inside a regional district. A county water district also exists, but it handles other water services.

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Hunting

Deer and turkey hunting rules for Upton County

Upton County follows TPWD North Zone deer rules, with a bag limit of five deer per season — but most land here is private, so access requires permission from landowners.

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