The practical part
Oldham County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Oldham 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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Oldham County · Local History
Old Tascosa: From Wild Cowtown to Boys Ranch
The ghost town of Tascosa was Oldham County's rowdy first county seat, and it survives today as the campus of Cal Farley's Boys Ranch.
Oldham County · Ranching Heritage
The XIT Ranch and Oldham County's Cattle Roots
Oldham County was shaped by massive cattle ranches in the late 1800s, and ranching still defines the land and culture today.
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- Stories & local character History & Culture Old Tascosa: From Wild Cowtown to Boys Ranch The ghost town of Tascosa was Oldham County's rowdy first county seat, and it survives today as the campus of Cal Farley's Boys Ranch.
- Practical History & Culture Vega: County Seat on the Mother Road Vega became the county seat in 1915 and grew along Route 66, which is now Interstate 40. It remains the commercial and government hub for Oldham County.
- Stories & local character History & Culture The XIT Ranch and Oldham County's Cattle Roots Oldham County was shaped by massive cattle ranches in the late 1800s, and ranching still defines the land and culture today.
- Practical Home & Property No Groundwater District Here: What That Means for Your Well Oldham County sits over the Ogallala Aquifer. Rural well rules here can differ from nearby Panhandle counties.
- Practical Money & Taxes Property Tax: Two Offices, Not One Oldham County splits property tax work between two offices, and knowing which does what saves you a wasted trip.
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