Hondo, Texas
Hondo is a city in Medina County, in the farm and ranch country west of San Antonio about 40 miles away. During World War II the Hondo Army Airfield operated here as a major aviation navigation training base, and the site later became the city's airport. The town is also widely recognized for its long-standing roadside sign reading "This is God's Country, Please Don't Drive Through It Like Hell."
Property here runs through the Medina Central Appraisal District and the county tax office — the homestead exemption, the appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level. The Medina County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Medina County notes
What to know around Hondo
Property Tax
Who Handles Your Property Tax in Medina County
Two separate offices handle your property tax: one sets your value, the other sends the bill.
Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Tax Bill in Medina County
If your home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces the value used to calculate your property taxes.
Agricultural Appraisal
Ag Valuation Can Sharply Cut Taxes on Rural Land in Medina County
Medina County farm, ranch, timber, and wildlife land may qualify for appraisal based on productivity value.
Groundwater & Wells
New Water Wells in Medina County Require a Permit
The Medina County Groundwater Conservation District regulates new wells and requires permits before you drill.
Lakes & Fishing
Medina Lake Supplies Irrigation and Offers Bass and Catfish Fishing
Medina Lake, completed in 1913 on the Medina River, is a source of irrigation water and a known spot for bass and catfish fishing.
Hunting / CWD
Deer Hunters in Medina County Must Know the CWD Zone Rules
Chronic Wasting Disease has been detected in Medina County deer, and hunters must follow special check-in rules when hunting in the CWD zone.
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