Water Wells

A Groundwater District Regulates Wells in Hood County

The Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District covers Hood County and requires a permit before you drill a new water well.

Hood County Home & Property

Hood County is inside the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. This district also covers Montague, Wise, and Parker counties. If you want to drill a water well, you must get a permit from this district first. Work cannot start without it.

The district manages the Trinity Aquifer. That is the main source of underground water in this part of North Texas. Many rural properties outside city water service rely on private wells. If you are planning to drill, call the district at 817-523-5200 or visit their website. Get current forms and fees directly from them. Rules and fees can change, so check the official source before you drill.

Source to confirm: Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District

More Hood County notes

Property Tax Savings

Homestead Exemption Cuts Your Property Tax Bill

If you own and live in your Hood County home, a homestead exemption can lower the value used to calculate your school tax bill by $100,000.

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Property Tax Protest

You Can Protest Your Appraisal Value Each Year

Hood County property owners who think their appraisal is too high can formally protest, and the deadline is usually May 15 or 30 days after the notice arrives.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ag Valuation Can Sharply Lower Taxes on Rural Land

Land used for farming, ranching, or timber can be taxed on its agricultural income value rather than its market value, which is often much lower.

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Building Rules

No County Building Permit Required in Most of Hood County

In unincorporated Hood County — outside city limits — you do not need a county building permit to build a home, but you still need septic, road access, and well permits.

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