Property Tax

Who Handles Property Taxes in Donley County

The Donley County Appraisal District sets the value of your property, and a separate tax office handles billing — knowing the difference saves confusion.

Donley County Money & Taxes

Two offices handle property taxes in Donley County. The Donley County Appraisal District (CAD) decides how much your property is worth for tax purposes. It is at 304 S. Kearney St. in Clarendon. A separate county tax office handles collecting payments. The Texas Comptroller lists both offices for Donley County.

If you think your property is valued too high, you protest at the CAD — not the tax office. Exemption applications, like the homestead exemption, also go through the CAD. The general deadline to file most exemptions is May 1 each year, but check with the CAD since deadlines can shift. Texas law requires school districts to give homeowners a $140,000 exemption on their main residence under Tax Code Section 11.13(b).

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Donley County Directory

More Donley County notes

Agricultural Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed at a Lower Value

If your land is used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management, Texas lets it be taxed on what it produces — not what it would sell for.

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Groundwater

Water Wells in Donley County Require a Permit or Registration

Donley County sits inside the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District, which regulates new water wells and requires permits before drilling.

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Lake / Recreation

Greenbelt Reservoir Offers Fishing and Camping Near Clarendon

Greenbelt Reservoir sits just north of Clarendon on the Salt Fork of the Red River and is the main public outdoor recreation spot in Donley County.

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Wildfire Risk

Wildfire Is a Real Hazard for Donley County Landowners

The Texas Panhandle sees some of the most dangerous wildfire conditions in the state, and Donley County has had fires large enough to qualify for federal disaster grants.

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