When Are Texas Property Taxes Due? 2026 Bills, Deadlines and Late Bills
Check the Feb. 1, 2027 general payment deadline, late-mailed bill exceptions, penalties, escrow and payment options.
Key Takeaways:
- Most 2026 bills can be paid timely through Monday, February 1, 2027.
- Original bills mailed after January 10 can receive a postponed delinquency date.
- Not receiving a timely mailed bill does not by itself prevent penalties.
- Installment eligibility, discounts and split-payment availability vary.
Reviewed and updated November 12, 2026.
In this guide
- When are 2026 Texas property taxes due?
- Why haven't I received my 2026 tax bill yet?
- What happens if I pay Texas property taxes late?
- Are there discounts or payment plans?
- Does paying my bill affect my 2027 protest?
Last updated: Nov. 10, 2026
2026 Texas property tax bills are generally due by Jan. 31, 2027. Because that date is a Sunday, the deadline generally moves to Monday, Feb. 1, 2027, and unpaid taxes become delinquent after that. A bill arriving later in the fall usually keeps the general deadline. An original bill mailed after January 10 can qualify for a postponed delinquency date under Tax Code §31.04.
When are 2026 Texas property taxes due?
The Texas Comptroller says property taxes are due by Jan. 31 and become delinquent on Feb. 1 if the bill was mailed by Jan. 10. When a deadline falls on a weekend, Texas law moves it to the next business day. Jan. 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the 2026 deadline is generally Monday, Feb. 1, 2027.
County tax offices word this differently on their bills. Jefferson County and Montgomery County, for example, list Jan. 31 as the due date. Go by your own statement, and if you mail a payment, make sure it's postmarked in time.
| Situation | What to check |
|---|---|
| Ordinary 2026 statement | Payment is generally timely through Monday, Feb. 1, 2027, because Jan. 31 is Sunday. |
| Original bill mailed after Jan. 10 | §31.04 can postpone delinquency; use the date printed on the statement. |
| Bill never received | Request a copy. Nonreceipt alone does not excuse payment or penalties. |
| Next appraisal protest | Generally May 17, 2027, or 30 days after notice delivery, whichever is later; check your notice. |
Why haven't I received my 2026 tax bill yet?
Some school districts held November tax-rate elections, delaying statements until results were final. Williamson County’s tax office said about 130,000 statements in five affected ISDs would follow that process. A later fall mailing is different from an original bill mailed after January 10.
Look up your property account with the collector, request a statement and confirm the mailing and delinquency dates. If your servicer pays through escrow, verify payment with the collector instead of relying only on an escrow balance.
What happens if I pay Texas property taxes late?
According to the Comptroller's 2026 and 2027 penalty and interest chart, a delinquent bill gets a 6% penalty and 1% interest in the first month. The penalty rises 1% each month until it hits 12% on July 1, and interest keeps adding 1% a month with no cap.
Are there discounts or payment plans?
| Option | Who or where | Key action |
|---|---|---|
| Early discount | Only taxing units that adopt one | Read each statement’s offered percentage and deadline. |
| Split payment | Only participating taxing units | Usually half by Nov. 30 and half by June 30. Confirm availability first. |
| Four installments | Eligible homestead owners under §31.031 | Request the arrangement and make the first payment on time; obtain the collector’s schedule. |
| Disaster installments | Qualifying damaged property under separate rules | Confirm eligibility and terms with the collector. |
| Partial payment | Where accepted | An unpaid balance can still become delinquent. |
Age 65 or disability and certain veteran-related exemptions can establish eligibility for homestead installments, but eligibility and notice requirements matter. The Comptroller’s payment-options guide explains the distinctions. A payment plan is not automatic.
Before you press Pay
- Match the property account and tax year.
- Check the mailing date and printed delinquency date.
- Confirm exemptions and every taxing unit included in the statement.
- If you escrow, confirm the servicer has paid and keep the collector’s receipt.
- Review processing cutoffs, card fees and mailing requirements.
- Save the confirmation and confirm that payment posted to the correct account.
Does paying my bill affect my 2027 protest?
No. Paying your 2026 taxes on time protects you from penalties and doesn't affect your right to protest your 2027 appraised value to the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). The 2027 protest deadline is generally Monday, May 17, 2027, because May 15 is a Saturday, or 30 days after your notice is delivered, whichever is later.
If your bill looked high, start with your value. Read our guide to the 10% homestead cap, then file on your own or protest with TaxDrop. Here's how a Texas property tax consultant works.
Sources and verification
- Comptroller: paying property taxes
- Comptroller: payment options
- Comptroller: 2026–2027 penalty and interest chart
- Texas Tax Code §31.04: late-mailed bills
- Texas Tax Code §1.06: weekend rule
- Williamson County: 2026 statement mailing
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FAQs
When are 2026 Texas property taxes due?
2026 Texas property taxes are generally due by Jan. 31, 2027. Because Jan. 31, 2027 is a Sunday, the deadline generally moves to Monday, Feb. 1, 2027. Check your own statement, since some tax offices print Jan. 31.
Can a late-mailed tax bill have a later deadline?
Yes. An original bill mailed after January 10 can receive a postponed delinquency date under Tax Code §31.04. Check the date printed on your bill. Nonreceipt alone does not create an extension.
When do Texas property taxes become delinquent?
Unpaid taxes become delinquent after the deadline. The Texas Comptroller says delinquent taxes get a 6% penalty plus 1% interest in the first month, and the penalty rises 1% a month until it reaches 12% on July 1. Interest keeps adding 1% a month.
Why haven't I received my 2026 property tax bill?
Tax-rate elections can delay fall statements. Williamson County identified about 130,000 affected properties in five ISDs for 2026. Contact your collector for a statement and confirm its mailing and delinquency dates; nonreceipt alone does not excuse payment.
Can I pay Texas property taxes in installments?
Certain qualifying homestead owners, including people age 65 or older or with qualifying disabilities, can use four installments under Tax Code §31.031. Eligible veteran and surviving-spouse categories also apply. Request the arrangement and obtain the collector’s schedule. Local discounts and split payments are separate options.
Does paying my property tax stop me from protesting next year?
No. Paying your 2026 bill on time doesn't affect your right to protest your 2027 value to the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). The 2027 deadline is generally Monday, May 17, 2027, or 30 days after your notice is delivered, whichever is later.
Ryder Meehan
Ryder Meehan is the Co-Founder of TaxDrop and a Licensed Property Tax Protest Consultant
