Property Tax Resources · Sherman County, Texas
The far northern Panhandle’s wheat and feedlot country — Sherman County’s 1.62% effective rate is well above the state median, falling on one of the most remote counties in Texas with fewer than 3,000 residents.
Sources: Population — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates; Effective Tax Rate & Avg Annual Bill — Ownwell / Census ACS 2024; Protest Success Rate — Texas Comptroller PTAD data, approximate.
🔴 2026 Protest Deadline: May 15, 2026 — or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later. Miss this date and you waive your right to protest.
Sherman County sits at the very top of the Texas Panhandle, bordering Oklahoma and New Mexico, with Stratford as its county seat — one of the most remote county seats in Texas. The county’s economy runs on wheat farming, cattle feedlots, and natural gas production from the Hugoton field. Despite its tiny population, Sherman County has significant agricultural and energy infrastructure.
At 1.62%, Sherman County’s effective rate is well above the state median — unusual for a county this small and remote. For wheat farmers and feedlot operators whose valuations may not reflect current commodity conditions, the protest process is worth pursuing. Few protests are filed. Your deadline is May 15, 2026.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Sherman County Appraisal District protest procedures, online filing portal, and deadline information for the current year.
Every taxing entity’s proposed rate, adopted rate, and public hearing schedule for Sherman County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Sherman County must publish its proposed rate and hold a public hearing before adopting any rate exceeding the no-new-revenue rate. These meetings are open. Your voice is on the record.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2024 approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman County | County | ~$0.55/$100 |
| Stratford ISD | School District | ~$0.98/$100 |
| City of Stratford | City | ~$0.35/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at sherman.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at shermancad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Sherman County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 555, Stratford, TX 79084. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice was mailed.
Recent sales of comparable properties, your purchase price, photos of condition issues, and repair estimates all strengthen your case.
Before your ARB hearing, a CAD appraiser may offer to settle. Review any offer carefully — you can accept or proceed to the formal hearing.
The Appraisal Review Board is independent of the CAD. Present your evidence clearly and concisely. Most hearings run 15–30 minutes.
Disagree with the ARB ruling? You may appeal to district court, binding arbitration, or SOAH (properties over $1 million).
“No person’s particular services shall be demanded, nor property taken or applied to public use, unless by the consent of himself or his representative, without just compensation being made therefor.”
— Section 13, Declaration of Rights, Republic of Texas, 1836
Sherman County wheat farmers work some of the most isolated High Plains farmland in Texas — a place where the sky is enormous and the nearest neighbor may be miles away. The founders of the Republic wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. A 1.62% rate on remote Panhandle farmland, where few ever protest, is exactly the kind of situation where accurate valuations matter most. Look up your value. File your protest. The far Panhandle deserves the same fair treatment as any county in Texas.
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