Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill in Lynn County

If you own and live in your home in Lynn County, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.

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A homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of your home. Texas law requires every school district to offer a homestead exemption. Lynn County has multiple school districts, including Tahoka, O'Donnell, New Home, and others. Each taxing unit sets its own exemption amounts.

To apply, file with the Lynn County Appraisal District. You must own the home and use it as your main residence. There are also extra exemptions for people who are 65 or older or who have a disability. The appraisal district website has the forms you need. Deadlines matter, so check the official site for current dates.

Source to confirm: Lynn County Appraisal District — Forms

More Lynn County notes

Property Tax

Two offices handle your property taxes in Lynn County

Lynn County splits property tax work between two offices, and knowing which does what saves a wasted trip.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Farm and ranch land in Lynn County can be taxed at ag-use value

Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife in Lynn County may qualify for a special lower appraisal based on ag use rather than market value.

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Groundwater

Most Lynn County water comes from the Ogallala Aquifer, and it is declining

Lynn County sits over the Ogallala Aquifer, a massive underground water source that has been dropping for decades due to heavy agricultural pumping.

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Hunting

Deer hunting in Lynn County follows statewide TPWD rules

Lynn County hunters must follow Texas Parks and Wildlife rules, including a three-deer limit with no more than one buck per season.

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