Water Supply

Water is scarce in Midland County — most homes rely on municipal supply or deep wells

Midland County averages only about 13.5 inches of rain per year, and residents outside city limits often depend on water wells that draw from deep aquifers.

Midland County Home & Property

West Texas is an arid region. The City of Midland supplies water to residents inside city limits. Properties in unincorporated areas often rely on private water wells drawing from local aquifers. Well depth and water quality vary across the county.

The Texas Water Development Board maintains groundwater data and well records at twdb.texas.gov. If you are buying rural land, ask the seller about the water source, well depth, and any known quality issues. Water availability is one of the most important factors to check before building or buying outside city limits in this region.

Source to confirm: Texas Water Development Board — Groundwater Data

More Midland County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes in Midland County

The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax office sends the bill and collects money — they are separate offices with different jobs.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill in Midland

If your home is your main residence, you can apply once for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable value and caps annual value increases at 10 percent.

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Senior Tax Exemption

Homeowners 65 and older get extra tax relief in Midland County

Residents 65 or older can claim a larger homestead exemption that may also freeze their school district tax bill at its current level.

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Appraisal Protest

You can challenge your property appraisal in Midland County

Every property owner has the right to protest if they think the Midland Central Appraisal District valued their property too high.

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