Panhandle / High Plains
Foard 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 · 1 good to know
The practical part
Foard County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Foard 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 5 local notes
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- Stories & local character History & Culture Foard County Was Carved Out in 1891 and Built on Cattle and Cotton Foard County was established in 1891, named for a Confederate officer, and grew around cattle ranching, cotton farming, and a railroad that arrived in 1908.
- Practical Home & Property Oil and Gas Have a Long History in Foard County Foard County has produced oil since the 1920s, so buyers should ask about mineral rights and check Railroad Commission records before purchasing land.
- Practical Money & Taxes The Appraisal District Also Collects Your Taxes In Foard County, the appraisal district handles both valuing your property and collecting your tax bill, which is an unusual setup to know about going in.
- Good to know Home & Property Tornadoes Are a Real Risk in Foard County Foard County has a documented tornado history going back over a century, including deadly storms and a recent strong tornado in 2022.
- Practical Home & Property Foard County Is Served by the Gateway Groundwater Conservation District Foard County is served by the Gateway Groundwater Conservation District, headquartered in Quanah, and the county falls within Groundwater Management Area 6.
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