Property Tax Resources · Winkler County, Texas
Winkler County
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Permian Basin West Texas — oil patch economy, one of Texas’s lower effective rates, and protest rights that still protect you.
Property Tax Resources · Winkler County, Texas
Permian Basin West Texas — oil patch economy, one of Texas’s lower effective rates, and protest rights that still protect you.
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.
Winkler County lies in the Permian Basin of far West Texas, with Kermit as county seat and Wink as the other main community. Oil and natural gas extraction dominate the economy, and the county’s small residential tax base means even modest homes can see meaningful appraisal movements tied to energy activity and regional values.
Approximately 45% of protests in Winkler County result in some value reduction. With a small residential market, the comparable sales database is thin — but that cuts both ways. A property with documented condition issues or a recent purchase price below assessed value has a straightforward case.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Winkler 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 Winkler County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Winkler County — your school district, city, 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Winkler County | County | ~$0.32/$100 |
| Wink-Loving ISD | School District | ~$0.54/$100 |
| Kermit ISD | School District | ~$0.56/$100 |
| City of Kermit | City | ~$0.32/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at winkler.countytaxrates.com. Special districts vary by location — check your tax statement for all entities billing your property.
Search your account at winklercad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Winkler County Appraisal District: 110 E. Winkler St., Kermit, TX 79745. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice was mailed.
Recent sales of comparable homes, your purchase price, photos of property condition issues, and repair estimates all strengthen your case.
Before your ARB hearing, a CAD appraiser may offer to settle. Review any offer carefully before accepting — 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
Winkler County’s oil fields have powered Texas for generations. The people who work that ground deserve a government that accounts honestly for what it takes. Even a low effective rate doesn’t excuse a wrong appraisal. Look up your value. File your protest. Attend the rate hearings.
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