Houston / Upper Gulf Coast
Colorado County, Texas
A porch-side guide to the county: the stories that give it a shape, practical local checks, and a few things worth knowing before they surprise you. Every note points to its source.
1 story · 3 practical · 2 good to know
The practical part
Colorado County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Colorado 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
All 6 local notes
The full county shelf is mixed so stories and useful checks travel together. Use the filters when you need one kind.
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- Stories & local character History & Culture Colorado County: One of Texas's Original Counties Colorado County was created in 1836 as one of the Republic of Texas's first counties, with Columbus as its seat since the beginning.
- Practical Outdoors Hunting in Colorado County: What Seasons Apply IH-10 splits Colorado County dove rules: north of the highway is Central Zone, south is South Zone, while deer and turkey have their own county listings.
- Practical Money & Taxes Who Sets Your Property Value in Colorado County In Colorado County, the appraisal district in Columbus sets property values and may also be the office to call about property-tax collection.
- Good to know History & Culture The 1891 Courthouse Is Columbus's Most Visible Landmark The Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus was built in 1891, lost its tower in a hurricane, and was fully restored in 2014.
- Practical Home & Property Colorado County Has Its Own Groundwater District The Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District sets rules for water wells in the county. If you use a private well or plan to drill one, these rules apply to you.
- Good to know Home & Property The Colorado River Runs Through the County — Flooding Is Real The Colorado River cuts through Colorado County. Low-lying land near it and other waterways can flood.
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