The practical part
Cochran County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Cochran County: who sets your value and who sends the bill.
Homestead exemption →
File Form 50-114 with the appraisal district. It is free. The regular deadline is April 30, and late filing is allowed for up to two years.
Protest your appraisal →
The usual deadline is May 15, or 30 days after your notice arrives, whichever is later.
Estimate a tax bill →
Model a bill from local rates, the homestead exemption, and the appraisal cap.
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A little of what makes this place itself
Cochran County · Agriculture
Cotton and Farming Drive the Local Economy
Cochran County shifted from open-range ranching to crop farming in the 1920s, and cotton remains the backbone of the local economy today.
Cochran County · Oil and Gas
Oil Was Found Here in 1936 — Mineral Rights Still Matter
Cochran County has an active oil and gas history, so anyone buying land should check whether mineral rights are included.
Cochran County · County History
The County Is Named for an Alamo Defender
Cochran County was named after Robert Cochran, who died defending the Alamo in 1836.
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- Stories & local character History & Culture Cotton and Farming Drive the Local Economy Cochran County shifted from open-range ranching to crop farming in the 1920s, and cotton remains the backbone of the local economy today.
- Practical Money & Taxes A Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill If your home in Cochran County is your primary residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of the property.
- Stories & local character Home & Property Oil Was Found Here in 1936 — Mineral Rights Still Matter Cochran County has an active oil and gas history, so anyone buying land should check whether mineral rights are included.
- Practical Money & Taxes Two Separate Offices Handle Your Property Taxes In Cochran County, one office appraises your property's value and a separate office collects the tax bill.
- Stories & local character History & Culture The County Is Named for an Alamo Defender Cochran County was named after Robert Cochran, who died defending the Alamo in 1836.
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