How to Read Your Property Tax Bill - First Time Home Buyers

Money

Jun 12

Written By Diana

Hello and a very good Friday morning to you. I do hope your day is off to a great start. As a first time home buyer or first time home owner, knowing where to find needed information on your property tax statement is an integral part of owning a home. Even if your mortgage company pays your property tax bill from your escrow account, you may still need to know how to read your property tax statement, should you have questions regarding your property taxes. The property tax statement below shows you where to find, need to know information.

Information you will find on your property tax statement include but not limited to:

Your payment date
Account number
Name and address of the property owner
Appraised value
Property description
Exemptions
Taxing jurisdiction
Amount due
Amount due with penalty
Tax bill increase/decrease
Payment coupon with address

If you have questions about your property taxes you can always contact the Harris county tax office at 713.274 8000. As always, thank you so much for stopping by. Remember, if you or someone you know is thinking of purchasing your first home, please give us a call or Email 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