Property Tax

Who Sets Your Property Tax Value in Hockley County

Two separate offices handle property tax in Hockley County — one sets your value, the other collects your bill.

The Hockley Central Appraisal District values every piece of real estate and business property in the county. It does not collect taxes. You deal with them if you want to dispute your value or apply for an exemption. Their office is at 1103 Houston St in Levelland.

The Tax Assessor-Collector's office is separate. That office sends bills and collects payments. Texas has no state property tax — all the money goes to local governments like the school district, county, and city. If you own your home as your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption. That reduces the taxable value. The general deadline to apply is before May 1. Check the appraisal district website or call them at (806) 894-9654 to get current rates and deadlines.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Hockley County Directory

More Hockley County notes

Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill in Hockley County

If your home in Hockley County is your main residence, a homestead exemption removes part of its taxable value and lowers what you owe.

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Groundwater

Water Wells in Hockley County Come from the Ogallala Aquifer

Most water in Hockley County is pumped from the Ogallala, a large but slowly depleting underground aquifer that feeds farms and rural homes across the High Plains.

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Ag Valuation

Farmland in Hockley County May Qualify for a Lower Tax Valuation

Land used for farming or ranching in Hockley County can be taxed on what it earns rather than what it could sell for. That usually means a much lower tax bill.

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Mineral Rights

Oil and Gas Production Has Shaped Hockley County Since the 1930s

Oil was discovered in Hockley County in 1937, and the county remains active oil country — meaning mineral rights, surface use agreements, and active wells can affect land you buy.

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