Weatherford, Texas
Weatherford is the seat of Parker County, west of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and about 26 miles west of Fort Worth, where the North Texas prairie begins to give way to hillier ranch country. It is long recognized as the Peach Capital of Texas for the orchards of the surrounding county and is also known as a center of the cutting-horse industry, with many trainers and stables in the area. The Second Empire–style Parker County Courthouse, built of local limestone, stands at the center of its historic downtown square.
Property here runs through the Parker 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 Parker County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Parker County notes
What to know around Weatherford
Property Tax
Two offices handle property taxes in Parker County
Two doors next to each other on Santa Fe Drive split the job. One decides what your property is worth, the other handles your license plates.
Homestead Exemption
How the homestead exemption works in Parker County
Homeowners who live in their home on January 1 can apply to lower their taxable value and cap yearly appraisal increases.
Vehicle Registration
Parker County requires an emissions test before registration
Many Parker County gas vehicles need an emissions test before annual registration renewal.
Vehicle Registration
Register your vehicle through the Parker County Tax Office
Once your vehicle passes its emissions test, you register and pay fees at the Parker County Tax Assessor-Collector office.
Flood Risk
FEMA updated Parker County's flood maps — check your zone
Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps were released for Parker County in early 2025, and residents had a chance to appeal.
Drainage & Water
Parker County drains into two different river systems
The western part of the county flows into the Brazos River, while the eastern part drains toward the Trinity River.
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