Topic: Property Taxes

Important Property Tax Dates

Key dates in the Travis County property tax calendar. Mark these on your calendar to avoid late-payment penalty and interest, and to take advantage of exemption and protest deadlines.

January 1

Assessment date. Your property value is determined based on its condition and market value as of this date. Ownership on January 1 determines who is responsible for the tax bill for the year.

January 31

Payment deadline for the previous year's tax bill. Payments postmarked on or before January 31 are on-time. Payments after this date accrue penalty and interest.

April 1 (approximately)

Notice of Appraised Value is mailed by the Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) for the current tax year.

April 30 (approximately)

Deadline to file most exemption applications for the current tax year. Homestead, over-65, disabled person, disabled veteran, and other exemptions have this filing deadline, though some can be applied for later with proration.

May 15 (approximately)

Deadline to file a protest against the appraised value with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). The exact date is 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value is mailed.

October

Property tax bills are mailed for the current tax year. Bills reflect the certified appraised value, exemptions, and the tax rates set by all applicable taxing units.

Applications for installment plans

Applications for installment plans open in October and continue through January 31. Applying earlier gives you more time to make the first installment.

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