The Harris County Tax Office held a press conference to discuss important information for property owners in the Houston area as tax season nears.
The press conference was held by Annette Ramirez, a local tax assessor-collector and voter registrar, at the Office of County Administration Building at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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The property tax deadline for Houston homeowners is Friday, Jan. 31, by midnight.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Payments must be postmarked by midnight on Friday. If a payment is postmarked beyond that date, you will be handed fines and interest. If you are paying by mail, ask the post office for a certificate of mailing so you have proof that you submitted the payment.
- Tax offices will have extended hours Friday. All 16 branches and the downtown location will be open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- You can pay your taxes in person, over the phone, or online. You can pay with a credit card, although there will be a transaction fee. You can avoid this fee by paying by e-check.
- If you are paying with a check, you do not need to wait in line. The officials who check you in can send your check through a drop box and give you a receipt, ensuring the transaction.
Ramirez will provide information about payment options for property taxes, as well as payment locations, extended hours, and other critical details.
