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Property tax

How the Briscoe County Appraisal District Works

The Briscoe County Appraisal District appraises all property in the county, while a separate tax assessor-collector handles billing and collection — and you can lower your tax bill with a homestead exemption if this is your primary residence.

Briscoe County Money & Taxes

In Briscoe County, two offices handle property taxes. The Briscoe County Appraisal District (BCAD) sets the appraised value of your land and buildings. A separate Tax Assessor-Collector office then calculates the tax bill and collects payments. Both offices are at 415 Main St. in Silverton.

If the home you own is your primary residence, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable value. To apply, file with the appraisal district — not the tax office — and include a copy of your Texas driver's license or state ID showing the property address. The Texas Comptroller's office lists all available exemption types at comptroller.texas.gov.

Property owners who disagree with their appraised value can file a protest. Deadlines and procedures change year to year, so check the BCAD website or call 806-823-2161 for current dates. The Texas Comptroller also publishes the statewide county directory at comptroller.texas.gov if you need quick contact information.

Source to confirm: Briscoe County Appraisal District

More Briscoe County notes

Agricultural appraisal

Ag Valuation: How Farmland Gets Taxed in Briscoe County

Most working farmland and ranch land in Briscoe County can be taxed on what the land produces, not what it would sell for. This can cut the property tax bill significantly.

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Water / Groundwater

The Ogallala Aquifer: Briscoe County's Underground Water Supply

Nearly all water in Briscoe County — for homes, farms, and livestock — comes from the Ogallala Aquifer. This underground water supply has been dropping for decades because pumping outpaces natural refill.

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State park / Wildlife

Caprock Canyons State Park: Canyons, Bison, and Dark Skies

Caprock Canyons State Park in Quitaque sits along the eastern edge of the High Plains and is home to the official Texas State Bison Herd, nearly 90 miles of trails, a designated Dark Sky area, and a bat colony in a historic railroad tunnel.

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Wildfire / Fire safety

Wildfire Risk and Burn Bans in Briscoe County

The Texas Panhandle, including Briscoe County, sees some of the state's highest wildfire risk, especially during dry winters and springs — and the county commissioners court can issue outdoor burn bans that make it illegal to burn on your property.

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