Palisades, Texas
Palisades is a small village in Randall County, about 11 miles south of Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle. It lies among the upper reaches of Palo Duro Canyon, where the Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River has cut colorful cliffs into the flat High Plains, and sits near the shore of Lake Tanglewood. The setting of red rock, cedar breaks, and canyon rim gives the village a rugged landscape unusual for the otherwise level Panhandle.
Property here runs through the Randall 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 Randall County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Randall County notes
What to know around Palisades
Property Appraisal
Who Appraises Your Property in Randall County
Randall County shares an appraisal district with Potter County, called the Potter-Randall Appraisal District (PRAD), which sets the taxable value of your property.
Homestead Exemption
How to Lower Your Property Tax with a Homestead Exemption
If your home in Randall County is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable property value.
Agricultural Appraisal
Ag Valuation Can Sharply Cut Your Land Tax Bill
Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management in Randall County may qualify for a special low appraisal that is based on productivity, not market value.
Groundwater
The Ogallala Aquifer: Where Randall County Gets Its Water
Randall County sits above the Ogallala Aquifer, the main source of water for drinking and farming, and levels have been dropping for decades.
Septic Systems
Rural Homes in Randall County Need a Septic Permit
If your property outside city limits is not connected to a public sewer, you need a permitted on-site sewage facility (OSSF), commonly called a septic system.
State Park
Palo Duro Canyon State Park: The County's Crown Outdoor Feature
Palo Duro Canyon State Park, located just east of Canyon in Randall County, is a massive canyon that offers hiking, camping, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Nearby
Places near Palisades
Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Potter County
23 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Armstrong County
6 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Carson County
6 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Swisher County
5 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Castro County
5 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Deaf Smith County
6 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
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