The practical part
Parmer County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Parmer 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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Friona · City Parks
Friona's city park puts festivals right on Main Street
At 700 Main, Friona City Park joins parades, Maze Days, the Cheeseburger Festival, a gazebo, and a playground on one downtown block.
Bovina · Bull Town
Bovina was Bull Town before it was Bovina
Spilled cottonseed and XIT cattle gave the railroad stop an early nickname; the XIT name still marks Bovina's recreation center.
Parmer County · Local History
Farwell Was Born From the XIT Ranch Land Sales
The town of Farwell grew from XIT Ranch land sold by the Capitol Syndicate, the group that traded 3 million acres of Texas land to fund the state capitol building.
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- Stories & local character Outdoors Friona's city park puts festivals right on Main Street At 700 Main, Friona City Park joins parades, Maze Days, the Cheeseburger Festival, a gazebo, and a playground on one downtown block. Friona
- Practical Money & Taxes Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value Farm and ranch land in Parmer County may qualify for productivity appraisal. That ties value to use, not just sale price.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Bovina was Bull Town before it was Bovina Spilled cottonseed and XIT cattle gave the railroad stop an early nickname; the XIT name still marks Bovina's recreation center. Bovina
- Practical Home & Property Water Wells in Parmer County Require a Permit Parmer County sits over the Ogallala Aquifer, and any well expected to pump more than 17.5 gallons per minute needs a permit before drilling.
- Good to know Rules & Licenses TPWD License Rules Still Apply in Parmer County Most people need a license to fish in public water. Hunting uses a separate license, even on land you own, unless TPWD lists an exception.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Farwell Was Born From the XIT Ranch Land Sales The town of Farwell grew from XIT Ranch land sold by the Capitol Syndicate, the group that traded 3 million acres of Texas land to fund the state capitol building.
- Practical Money & Taxes A Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill in Parmer County If this is your main home, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.
- Stories & local character Outdoors Parmer County rain often settles into playas Parmer lies in a High Plains water region where shallow, rain-fed playas catch surface flow and become temporary habitat for birds.
- Practical Money & Taxes Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Parmer County Parmer County splits property tax work between two offices, and knowing which one to call saves you a wasted trip.
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