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Swisher County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Swisher 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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Swisher County · Water / Recreation
Mackenzie Reservoir Supplies Water and Recreation Near Tulia
Mackenzie Reservoir on Tule Creek provides municipal water and outdoor recreation for communities in and near Swisher County.
Swisher County · County History
How Swisher County Got Its Name and Why Tulia Is the Seat
Swisher County was carved from the Texas frontier in 1876 and formally organized in 1890, named for a Texas Revolution veteran.
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- Stories & local character Outdoors Mackenzie Reservoir Supplies Water and Recreation Near Tulia Mackenzie Reservoir on Tule Creek provides municipal water and outdoor recreation for communities in and near Swisher County.
- Practical Money & Taxes Who Handles Your Property Tax in Swisher County Two offices handle property tax in Swisher County: one sets your home's value, and a separate one collects what you owe.
- Stories & local character History & Culture How Swisher County Got Its Name and Why Tulia Is the Seat Swisher County was carved from the Texas frontier in 1876 and formally organized in 1890, named for a Texas Revolution veteran.
- Practical Home & Property Drilling a Water Well in Swisher County Requires a Permit Swisher County sits over the Ogallala Aquifer, and a regional district controls how much water landowners can pump.
- Good to know Home & Property Wildfire and Drought Are Real Risks in Swisher County In Swisher County, fire risk can rise fast when wind, dry grass, and drought line up; well water needs steady attention too.
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