Stockton Bend, Texas
Stockton Bend is a small community in Hood County, roughly 32 miles southwest of Fort Worth in the lake-and-hill country where North Texas meets the edge of the Hill Country. It sits near the Brazos River and the reservoirs of the region, in terrain of low wooded hills and open ranchland. The surrounding area is largely rural, tied to the growth spreading outward from the Fort Worth metroplex.
Property here runs through the Hood 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 Hood County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Hood County notes
What to know around Stockton Bend
Property Tax Savings
Homestead Exemption Cuts Your Property Tax Bill
If you own and live in your Hood County home, a homestead exemption can lower the value used to calculate your school tax bill by $100,000.
Building Rules
No County Building Permit Required in Most of Hood County
In unincorporated Hood County (outside city limits) you do not need a county building permit to build a home, but you still need septic, road access, and well permits.
Water Wells
A Groundwater District Regulates Wells in Hood County
The Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District covers Hood County and requires a permit before you drill a new water well.
Flood Risk
Check FEMA Flood Maps Before Buying Near the Brazos
Parts of Hood County along the Brazos River, the Paluxy River, and Lake Granbury are in FEMA flood zones, which affects insurance costs and what you can build.
Vehicle Registration
Hood County Vehicle Registration: No Inspection Required
As of January 1, 2025, most Hood County drivers no longer need a safety inspection to renew their registration. Just renew by your expiration date.
Fishing
Lake Granbury Offers Free Public Boat Ramps and Good Fishing
Lake Granbury is an 8,310-acre reservoir on the Brazos River with free public boat ramps and a variety of fish species.
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