The practical part
Sherman County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Sherman 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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Sherman County · Local History
Stratford became the county seat under Texas Ranger guard
Sherman County's government moved from Coldwater to Stratford in 1901 in a contentious midnight transfer — and Texas Rangers had to keep the peace.
Sherman County · Local Economy & History
Sherman County's economy: wheat, cattle, and natural gas
Sherman County built its economy on cattle ranching, then wheat farming, then irrigation and feedyards — with natural gas playing a surprising role in local school funding.
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- Stories & local character History & Culture Stratford became the county seat under Texas Ranger guard Sherman County's government moved from Coldwater to Stratford in 1901 in a contentious midnight transfer — and Texas Rangers had to keep the peace.
- Practical Money & Taxes Ag valuation can cut your property tax bill on rural land Sherman County farm and ranch land may qualify for Texas ag appraisal, which uses productive value instead of market value.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Sherman County's economy: wheat, cattle, and natural gas Sherman County built its economy on cattle ranching, then wheat farming, then irrigation and feedyards — with natural gas playing a surprising role in local school funding.
- Practical Money & Taxes How the homestead exemption works in Sherman County If your home in Sherman County is your main residence, you may qualify for a Texas homestead exemption that lowers your taxable value.
- Practical Home & Property Water wells here tap the Ogallala Aquifer — and need a permit Nearly all water in Sherman County comes from the Ogallala Aquifer, and the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District regulates who can drill a well and how much water they can use.
- Practical Money & Taxes Who handles property taxes in Sherman County Two separate offices handle property taxes here. One sets values, the other collects the bill.
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