Homeowners must pay their property taxes by Wednesday to avoid penalties. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.
Heads up homeowners – the deadline to pay for property taxes not already paid through escrow accounts or partial payment plans is Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Those who own property have until 11:59 p.m. to pay online, by phone, by mail, or in person to avoid going delinquent.
County tax officials have warned paying online last minute could mean you'll experience some delays on their systems in the final hours as people rush to pay.
If you're having trouble paying your taxes, some counties like Dallas offer payment plans and other programs for homesteaders, even if your taxes become late. You'll just need to talk to your tax collector's office about it through email, in person, or a request submitted online.
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This deadline follows an $18 billion Texas-wide property tax-cut package, which was overwhelmingly approved by voters in November. It's expected to save the average homestead owner hundreds of dollars a year.
Local taxing authorities have accounted for those changes, either retroactively following the election or
But still, property taxes have been a point of contention since property values have skyrocketed post-pandemic.
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In Fort Worth, this led to an overhaul of the leadership for the Tarrant Appraisal District and action for local authorities to cut tax bills drastically amid outcry.
In Dallas, a study shows the city had the highest five-year increase in property taxes of any major city in the country. Bills jumped more than 63% from 2016 to 2021.
DALLAS COUNTY
To pay online, visit this website and type in your full name to pull up your account: www.dallascounty.org/tax
The E-check option is available online. Credit and debit card payments are subject to a convenience fee.
To pay by mail, payments must be postmarked by January 31. Address: P.O. Box 139066, Dallas, TX 75313
To pay by phone, call 1-877-253-0150
Click here for a list of tax office locations across Dallas County.
All seven Dallas County Tax Office locations are open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dallas County property owners with questions can email propertytax@dallascounty.org. You can also call the Customer Care Center at 214-653-7811.
For help on a payment plan with no interest, call the county tax office customer care line or email their installment specialist at special.inventory@dallascounty.org to register.
TARRANT COUNTY
To pay for property taxes online in Tarrant County, click here.
To pay by phone, call 817-884-1110.
Tax payments may be mailed to:
Wendy Burgess, Tax Assessor-Collector
PO Box 961018
Fort Worth, TX 76161-0018
Credit and debit card payments are subject to a convenience fee.
Click here for full details on paying for property taxes.
Click here for a list of tax office locations in Tarrant County. All offices are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.
COLLIN COUNTY
To pay your property taxes in Collin County, click here. Be sure to read the instructions at the bottom of the web page for help. E-check, credit card and debit card payments are accepted.
To pay by phone, call 972-547-5020.
Click here for a list of locations for in-person assistance.
Tax Assessor-Collector offices in Collin County are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and until 7 p.m. on Thursday.
DENTON COUNTY
For helpful information on paying property taxes in Denton County, click here.
To pay online, click here for the payment portal.
To reach the tax assessor-collector office by phone, call 940-349-3500.
For a list of tax office locations in Denton County, click here. Offices are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
The county also provides tax office wait times to check before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions are posted here on the Denton County website.
