Hays County Tax Assessor - Collector

Important Notices and Messages




  • The Hays County Tax Office will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026.
  • Starting Tuesday, July 1, 2025 the tax office is going to adjust the time they take lunch to better service the public. The tax office will be fully staffed during lunch time from 12 -1 p.m. This change will occur at the main office as well as all substations.
  • The Tax Office will be closed on the 3rd Wednesday of each month for Staff Development beginning March 19, 2025.
  • Beginning Monday, March 31, 2025 the Tax Office will process titles from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. *No title transactions will be processed after 4 p.m.*
  • Important Update: Due to issues with our online payment processor, GovPay, ACH payments are currently unavailable. Taxpayers may still make payments by credit card, in person, or through the drop boxes available at all Tax Office locations.

Introduction

The Tax Assessor-Collector is the constitutional office directed to assess and collect all ad valorem tax accounts as identified and valued by the Hays Central Appraisal District. The Hays County Tax Office also collects property taxes for all other taxing jurisdictions (school districts, cities and special districts). For the State of Texas, the office also collects fees for titles and registration of motor vehicles within the county.



Address:

Main Tax Office

712 S Stagecoach Trail, Ste. 1120

San Marcos, Texas 78666


Phone: 512.393.5545

Fax: 512.393.5547


Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., M-F
(Excluding County Approved Holidays)

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