Water Supply

Water supply planning is a key issue in fast-growing Hays County

Some smaller water systems in Hays County rely on a single source and have limited backup supply, which matters if you are buying in a rural area.

Hays County Home & Property

The Texas Water Development Board tracks water systems across the state. In Hays County, some smaller systems serve communities of 7,500 or fewer people and depend on a single water source. During drought, those systems can face shortages. Emergency options include trucking in water or drilling an additional well.

If you are buying rural property that relies on a well or a small water cooperative, ask what the backup water plan is before you buy. For city properties, check with the municipality about its long-term water supply plan. The TWDB maintains water planning data for each region of Texas at twdb.texas.gov.

Source to confirm: TWDB — Hays County Water Supply Planning

More Hays County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes in Hays County

Hays County splits property tax duties between two separate offices, and knowing which one to call saves time.

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Homestead Exemption

Filing a homestead exemption lowers your tax bill in Hays County

If you own and live in your Hays County home, you can file for a homestead exemption to reduce what you owe in property taxes.

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Tax Payment Deadline

Pay your Hays County property taxes by January 31 to avoid penalties

Property tax bills in Hays County arrive in the fall, and January 31 is the last day to pay without extra fees.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farmland in Hays County can be taxed at a much lower rate through ag valuation

Land used for farming or ranching in Hays County may qualify for a special lower tax rate based on what the land can produce, not what it sells for.

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