Property Tax
Ways To Pay Your Taxes
- In person: Visit our main office in San Marcos or one of our substations in Kyle, Dripping Springs, or Wimberley.
- Dropbox: Use the drop box available at each office location
- Online: Pay securely at https://tax.co.hays.tx.us/
. a convenience fee of 2.35% applies for card payments
· a $0.50 fee applies for e-check payments
- By Phone: Call 1-800-300-8007 and select extension 9 for assistance
· a convenience fee of 2.35% applies for card payments
· a $0.50 fee applies for e-check payments
- By mail: Send payments to 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1120, San Marcos, TX 78666 **The postmark date(not a meter date) will be used as the payment date for crediting your account to comply with Tax Code Section 1.08**
Property Tax 2025 Payment Deadline & Penalty Information
To avoid penalty and interest, 2025 property taxes must be paid in full on or before Saturday, Jan. 31, 2025. Taxes that remain unpaid as of Sunday, Feb. 1, 2025 will be considered delinquent.
Penalty & Interest Schedule
February: 6% penalty + 1% interest = 7% total
March: 7% penalty + 2% interest = 9% total April: 8% penalty + 3% interest = 11% total
May: 9% penalty + 4% interest = 13% total
June: 10% penalty + 5% interest = 15% total
July: 12% penalty + 6% interest = 18% total
Payment Extensions & Waivers
The Tax Office is required to follow legislative rules set by the State of Texas. At this time, no legal authority has been granted to extend the payment period beyond Jan. 31. Additionally, the Tax Assessor-Collector and taxing jurisdictions do not have the authority to forgive or waive penalties or interest charges on unpaid taxes.
Quarterly Payment Installment Plan
Per Section 31.031 of the Texas Property Tax Code, certain individuals may qualify for installment payment plans if they meet the following criteria:
- Disabled Individual
- Disabled Veteran
- Surviving Spouse of Disabled Veteran
- Individuals Aged 65 or Older Who Qualify for a Homestead
*IMPORTANT: Late payments under the installment plan will accrue penalties and interest in accordance with the Texas Property Code.
Quarterly Payment Schedule
1st Installment due Jan. 31
2nd Installment due March 31
3rd Installment due May 31
4th Installment due July 31
Important Payment Information
- The U.S. Postal Service postmark (not a metered date) is considered the official payment date, per Section 1.08 of the Texas Tax Code.
- If a payment is postmarked February 1 or later, penalties and interest will apply, as outlined in Section 31.02(a) of the Texas Property Tax Code.
- Failure to receive a tax statement does not exempt taxpayers from liability, penalties, or interest, nor does it affect the due date, tax lien, or collection procedures (Section 31.01(g), Texas Property Tax Code).
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