Homestead Exemption

A Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill in Parmer County

If this is your main home, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.

Texas law lets homeowners reduce the taxable value of their primary residence. This is called a homestead exemption. You apply for it through the Parmer County Appraisal District, not through a state office. The general filing deadline is before May 1, but check with the district for the current date.

Once approved, the exemption stays in place as long as the property remains your main home. School districts, the county, and other local taxing units each set their own exemption amounts. Check parmercad.org or call 806-251-1405 to get the current forms and amounts. The Texas Comptroller also has the statewide rules and forms.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Property Tax Exemptions

More Parmer County notes

Property Tax

Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Parmer County

Parmer County splits property tax work between two offices, and knowing which one to call saves you a wasted trip.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

Agricultural land in Parmer County can qualify for a lower tax appraisal based on what the land can produce, not what it would sell for.

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Groundwater / Water Wells

Water Wells in Parmer County Require a Permit

Parmer County sits over the Ogallala Aquifer, and any well expected to pump more than 17.5 gallons per minute needs a permit before drilling.

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Hunting & Fishing

You Need a State License to Hunt or Fish in Parmer County

Texas requires a hunting or fishing license for most outdoor take in Parmer County, and you can buy one online before you go.

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