Property tax deadlines in Texas are heavy on property owners. And with this year’s January 31 deadline coming and gone, penalties, interest, & fees for missing that deadline are now increasing greatly for Property Taxes.
If a property owner does not pay their property taxes, the Tax Collector has ways to enforce the payment. In addition to hefty penalties and fees, the county can foreclose on delinquent property tax accounts.
There are some exemptions, but for most property owners in Texas, either you’ve paid your 2020 property taxes or haven’t. And if you haven’t, you face the following:
- Interest
- Penalties
- Fees
- Court Costs
- The possibility of being sued
- Foreclosure
Interest and penalties on delinquent taxes can sum up to 42% by the end of the year, depending on the county.
So, what are the important deadlines?
January 31
Property tax deadline to pay property taxes in full without penalties and interest added
March 31
It is the last day to get 2nd payment on a quarter payment plan.
April 30
It is the last day to file an exception application appraisal District.
May 31
It is the last day to make the 3rd payment on a quarter payment plan.
July 1
All overdue accounts for the current year are rolled over to the tax attorneys for collection. A collection penalty of 15% of the total unpaid balance is appended to the current delinquent accounts.
July 25
The Chief Appraiser confirms the appraisal roll to the taxing units.
July 31
It is the last day to make the final payment on a payment plan.
November 30
It is the last day to make the first payment on the half-payment option.
At Ovation Lending, we recognize that life can be unpredictable, and unexpected events can cause problems in being able to pay property taxes on time. We realize you’re not alone. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional assistance for your residential property tax loans.
We will clear your property tax debt while offering extremely competitive interest rates. What’s more, there won’t be any upfront out-of-pocket costs. Before it’s too late, give us a call at 877-419-7392 or fill out this form, and we’d be glad to provide you with the resources you need to have peace of mind.