Beat the Clock: Don't Let Missed Property Tax Deadlines Haunt Your Homeownership Dreams!

Here is your annual cheat sheet for property tax dates and deadlines for homeowners and anyone planning to buy a home in Texas.

January 31: Last day to pay previous years' property taxes without penalty and interest. If you have a home loan the lender collects the property taxes each month, holds it in escrow, then pays the tax bill on your behalf each year. If you are unsure contact your lender. Note: Failure to receive a property tax statement does not waive penalty and interest.

Mid-April: Tax assessor mails appraised value and property taxes for the current year.

May 15: Last day to file a protest for property taxes with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).

October 1: Tax assessor mails tax bills for the current year. Note: Failure to receive a property tax statement does not waive penalty and interest.

IMPORTANT: Don't get scammed! Learn how homeowners are getting defrauded with fake property tax debts or fees for services.

• Owners receive letters in the mail from solicitors offering to file their homestead application for a fee. Please be aware, there is NO CHARGE to file a homestead exemption application with the appraisal district.
• Fraud Alert warning from the Texas Comptroller's Office
• Common Scams warning from the Attorney General of Texas