Property taxes can be a confusing subject, and it’s easy to make mistakes that can financially put you in the wrong place. If you’re new to the topic, let’s discuss how the appraised value is determined by the County Appraisal District. Let’s...
People who own real property in Texas have to pay property taxes. If you get behind in paying your real property taxes, you might lose your home to a tax foreclosure. Here we will explain what a Property Tax Foreclosure is. Billions of dollars of property taxes go...
Property taxes in Texas are due by January 31st. If unpaid on February 1st the county will start adding penalties and interest. The penalty starts at 6% and the interest starts at 1% for a total of 7% being added on February 1st. The penalty and interest will increase...
In Texas, like homestead owners who are over the age of 65, property owners who are also Disabled Veterans have several property tax breaks offered to them. Exemptions help save money on property taxes by reducing the taxable value of the property. If you are a...
In general, if you fail to pay property taxes in Texas, there is a possibility of the county foreclosing on your property. Texas authorities calculate the property taxes by multiplying the tax rate by the house’s taxable value. Texas has 254 counties; every...
