Homestead Exemption

How the homestead exemption works in Sherman County

If your home in Sherman County is your main residence, you may qualify for a Texas homestead exemption that lowers your taxable value.

Sherman County Money & Taxes

Texas requires all school districts to give homeowners a $140,000 exemption on a residence homestead. That means the school district taxes only the value above $140,000. Other local taxing units — like the county — can add their own exemptions on top of that.

To qualify, the home must be your principal residence and you must own it. You file the application with the Sherman County Appraisal District at 402 N. 3rd St. in Stratford. There is a general filing deadline, so check with SCAD or the Texas Comptroller for the current cutoff. The Comptroller's FAQ page walks through all eligibility rules in plain language.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Property Tax Exemptions

More Sherman County notes

Property Tax

Who handles property taxes in Sherman County

Two separate offices handle property taxes here — one sets values, the other collects the bill.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ag valuation can cut your property tax bill on rural land

In this farming and ranching county, land actively used for agriculture is taxed on its productivity value — not its full market value — which can mean a much lower tax bill.

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Groundwater / Water Wells

Water wells here tap the Ogallala Aquifer — and need a permit

Nearly all water in Sherman County comes from the Ogallala Aquifer, and the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District regulates who can drill a well and how much water they can use.

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Local History

Stratford became the county seat under Texas Ranger guard

Sherman County's government moved from Coldwater to Stratford in 1901 in a contentious midnight transfer — and Texas Rangers had to keep the peace.

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