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IMPORTANT MESSAGES & NOTICES:

BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 31^st THE TAX OFFICE WILL PROCESS TITLES 8 AM - 4 PM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY *NO title transactions will be processed after 4pm*

The Tax Office will be closed on the 3rd Wednesday of each month for Staff Development beginning March 19, 2025.

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**

2024 Property Tax Payment Deadlines & Penalty Information

To avoid penalties and interest, 2024 property taxes must be paid in full on or before Friday, January 31, 2025.  Taxes that remain unpaid as of Saturday, February 1, 2025, will be considered delinquent.

Penalty & Interest Schedule

Taxes not paid by January 31 will incur the following penalties and interest, accruing on the 1st day of each month:

· 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

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).

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 January 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 an installment payment plan if they meet the following criteria:

· Disabled individuals

· Disabled veterans

· Surviving spouses of disabled veterans

· Individuals aged 65 or older who qualify for a homestead exemption

Important: Late payments under the installment plan will accrue penalties and interest in accordance with the Texas Property Tax Code - 2019 Edition (PDF).

Quarterly Payment Schedule

· 1st installment – Due January 31

· 2nd installment – Due March 31

· 3rd installment – Due May 31

· 4th and final installment – Due July 31

For more details or assistance, please contact our office.