2024 Property tax statements were mailed the first week of November 2024.
To avoid penalty and interest, 2024 taxes must be paid in Full on or before Friday, January 31, 2025.
The delinquency date is Saturday, February 1, 2025, and a 7% penalty and interest will be added to property accounts with outstanding balances.
Taxpayers who are not able to pay the total amount by January 31st are encouraged to pay as much as possible, but will be subject to penalty and interest on the remaining balance.
Individuals who are disabled, disabled veterans, or surviving spouses of disabled veterans or who are at least 65 years of age and qualify for a homestead exemption may choose an installment payment option on the property in which the
homestead is claimed. Late payments will be charged a penalty and interest per the Texas Property Tax Code.
Quarter Payment Installment Schedule:
-1st installment due – January 31
-2nd installment due – March 31
-3rd installment due – May 31
-4th installment due – July 31
A convenience fee will be added if you pay by credit card/debit card.
Transaction totaling $100.00 or less - $3.00 will be added
Transaction totaling $100.01 & up - 3% will be added.
WHEN PAYING ONLINE WITH AN eCheck, A convenience fee will be added if you pay by check. Please see fee schedule below.
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From
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To
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Service Fee
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$ 0.01
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$ 300.00
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$3.00
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$300.01
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$ 600.00
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$6.00
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$ 600.01
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$ 1,000.00
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$8.00
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$ 1,000.01
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$ 2,000.00
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$10.00
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$ 2,000.01
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$ 3,000.00
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$12.00
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$ 3,000.01
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$ 5,000.00
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$14.00
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$ 5,000.01
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$ 8,000.00
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$16.00
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$ 8,000.01
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$ 10,000.00
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$18.00
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$ 10,000.01
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$ 15,000.00
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$20.00
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$ 15,000.01
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or greater
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$30.00
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DON’T WANT TO WAIT IN LINE TO PAY YOUR PROPERTY TAX BILL?
- USE OUR DROP BOX FLAP LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF HEALTH/ CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT OR
- USE OUR DROP BOX FLAP LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING OUTSIDE THE DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
Customers who are unable to pay property taxes in person or do not want to stand in line can place their property tax payments in the Tax Drop Box Flap located inside the lobby or outside located on the South side of the building facing Cedar Avenue.
Payments dropped off after business hours and next day before 7:30 A.M. will be processed with the previous day’s date. The residents’ canceled check or money order stub will serve as receipt. Please place payment AND a copy of your Tax Statement in a sealed envelope. A phone number is also helpful in case we need to contact you. Please do not place any cash or any other payments in the Tax Drop Box Flap.
Exemptions
Exemption
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Amount
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Over 65
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$10,000
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Disabled Person
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$10,000
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Disabled Veteran (1-4)
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$5,000 to $12,000
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100%Disabled Veteran's Residence Homestead
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Total Exempt Homestead*
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* Note: Applications for exemptions and address corrections must be filed with the Chief Appraiser at the Hidalgo County Appraisal Office. www.hidalgoad.org