Houston Property Tax Payment Options
Good morning and welcome! As a first time home owner, it is most likely that you property taxes will be paid by your mortgage company. However, just in case you are responsible for paying your property taxes yourself, here some payment options you should be aware of. First thing you should know is that the Tax Office accepts both full and partial property tax payment that can be made online, in person, by mail or by phone.
You do want to be careful when entering your information, because there is a $30 administrative charge for incorrect information as well as returned or rejected payments.
If you are paying for prior year taxes, please note that partial payments made by mail or over the phone post to current year taxes first.
If however, you want to pay ONLY prior year taxes, you can do so online or in person at any branch location. You may also split your payment between current and prior year taxes when using either of these methods. Please note, any amount paid toward prior year taxes online will post beginning with to the oldest year(s) first. If you are unsure or have questions, please call the main number at 713.274.800. For military home owners please dial 713.274.4376
Payment Options Include: Cash - Cash is accepted when paying in person at any Tax Office location. In addition, money orders, personal, business, cashiers, and travelers checks are also accepted - Checks are accepted either by mail or in person at any Tax Office location.
Mail checks and money orders to:
Annette Ramirez, Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector
P. O. Box 4622
Houston, TX 77210-4622
Please write your Account Number on the payment and include your Payment Coupon. If you do not have a Payment Coupon, then mail payment to:
Annette Ramirez, Tax Assessor-Collector
Attn: Accounting
P.O. Box 3547
Houston, TX 77253-3547
Please note, in order to be timely:
Payments sent by USPS must be postmarked no later than the last business day in January.
Payments sent by UPS, FedEx or other common carrier must show a receipt date on or before the specified due date.
A dated receipt from any of these carriers is considered sufficient proof of timely mailing.
Please send all payments by UPS, Fed Ex or other common carrier to:
Annette Ramirez, Tax Assessor Collector
Attention: Property Tax Department
1001 Preston St. Houston, TX 77002
E-Check - Electronic checks are accepted by any of the following methods:
by touch-tone phone at 713-274-CARD (2273)
via the ‘Bill Pay’ function at your bank
E-Check Frequently Asked Questions
Credit/Debit Card - American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA credit cards and VISA and MasterCard debit cards are accepted:
by touch-tone phone at 713-274-CARD (2273)
in person at ALL tax office locations.
All cards add a 2.45% ($1.00 minimum) non-refundable convenience fee.
So there you have it. From E-Check, to Debit and credit cards, personal checks, business checks, cashier checks, money orders, travelers checks and cash, you have more than 7 different payment options to choose from. If you still have questions, please contact 713.274.800. For military homeowners please dial 713.274.4376
As always, thank you so much for stopping by. Remember, if you are thinking of purchasing your first home, please contact us. We are here to help. We have been helping Houston first time home buyers since 2011 and we can help you. I hope you have an amazing day. Until next time...Diana
