General Residence Homestead Exemption
Who may qualify
Owners occupying the property as their principal residence and not claiming a residence homestead elsewhere.
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Harris County property tax due dates 2026
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Due in 100 days
Full payment deadline (standard bill; weekend extension): (statutory)
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Dates are shown as published by the source.
Installment timeline
- Full payment deadline (standard bill; weekend extension)
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Assessment notice
For increased appraisals, notices are required by April 1 for residence homesteads or May 1 for other property, or as soon as practical thereafter.Official source. Statutory. Verified .
Only announced dates are included, with a reminder seven days before. Re-download after dates change.
How to pay
Late payments and penalties
At delinquency, a 6% penalty and 1% interest apply. Penalty grows 1% per month until reaching 12% on July 1. Interest accrues 1% per month without a maximum; collection attorneys may add up to 20%.
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Assessment appeals
Generally May 15 or 30 days after the notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later.
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Where to file
File a notice of protest with the appraisal review board (ARB).
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Exemptions
Age 65 or Older Exemption
Who may qualify
Qualifying residence-homestead owners in the tax year they turn 65.
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Disabled Person Exemption
Who may qualify
Qualifying residence-homestead owners with a disability under the federal disability-insurance standard.
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100 percent disabled veteran residence homestead exemption
Who may qualify
Veterans receiving 100% service-connected disability compensation with a 100% rating or individual-unemployability determination from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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County offices
Adam Bogard
assessor
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Annette Ramirez
collector
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County notes
Standard tax bills are mailed beginning in October and are due upon receipt.
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If the delinquency date is postponed, penalties and interest begin on that postponed date.
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Residence homestead applications generally are due April 30 to the local appraisal district. Late-filing provisions apply.
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Common questions
When is property tax due in Harris County?
Full payment deadline (standard bill; weekend extension): February 1, 2027 (statutory).
Where can I pay Harris County property tax?
Use the official payment portal: https://myharriscountytax.com/. Credit card, Debit card, Electronic check
What happens if my Harris County payment is late?
At delinquency, a 6% penalty and 1% interest apply. Penalty grows 1% per month until reaching 12% on July 1. Interest accrues 1% per month without a maximum; collection attorneys may add up to 20%.
Sources and verification
https://www.hctax.net/Property/Resources
For the 2026 tax year: certification of property values, adoption of tax rates, Truth-in-Taxation, and property tax assessment.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/bills/
If Jan. 31 falls on a Sunday, taxes may be paid on Monday, Feb. 1 and are delinquent onTuesday, Feb. 2.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/pay/index.php
Taxing units start mailing tax bills in October and payment is due upon receipt.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/pay/index.php
If the delinquency date is postponed, penalties and interest begin accruing on the postponed delinquency date.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/forms/50-114.pdf
Generally, the completed application and required documentation is due no later than April 30 of the year for which you are requesting the exemption. … You may file a late application for a residence homestead exemption, including age 65 or older or disabled, up to two years after the filing deadline.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/pay/index.php
If taxes go delinquent, the tax collector adds a six percent penalty and one percent interest on Feb. 1. Penalty continues to accrue at one percent per month until July 1. On July 1, the penalty becomes 12 percent. Interest will be charged at the rate of one percent per month, with no maximum. Private attorneys hired by taxing units to collect delinquent accounts can charge an additional penalty of up to 20 percent to cover their fees.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/protests/
If the appraisal district appraises your property at a higher amount than in the previous year, Tax Code Section 25.19 requires the appraisal district to send a notice of appraised value by May 1, or by April 1 if your property is a residence homestead, or as soon as practical thereafter.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/protests/
The usual protest filing deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails the property owner the notice of appraised value, whichever is later.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/protests/
If you are dissatisfied with your property’s appraised value or if errors exist in the appraisal records regarding your property, you should file Form 50-132, Property Owner’s Notice of Protest (PDF), with the ARB.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/forms/50-114.pdf
The property owner must occupy the property as the owner’s primary residence and the owner cannot claim a residence homestead exemption on any other property.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/forms/50-114.pdf
This exemption is effective Jan. 1 of the tax year in which the property owner becomes age 65.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/forms/50-114.pdf
Persons with a disability for purposes of payment of disability insurance benefits under Federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/docs/98-467.pdf
If you’re a disabled veteran awarded 100 percent disability compensation
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/docs/98-467.pdf
If you’re a disabled veteran awarded 100 percent disability compensation due to a service-connected disability and a rating of 100 percent disabled or a determination of individual unemployability from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, you are entitled to an exemption from taxation of your residence homestead’s total appraised value.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/docs/98-467.pdf
File applications by April 30 at your local appraisal district office.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/harris.php
Chief Appraiser: Adam Bogard
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/harris.php
Tax Assessor-Collector: Annette Ramirez
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https://www.hctax.net/Property/PropertyTax
MyHarrisCountyTax (myharriscountytax.com) is authorized by the Harris County Tax Office to provide property tax payments online.
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https://www.hctax.net/Property/PropertyTax
American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA credit cards and VISA and MasterCard debit cards are accepted: … Electronic checks are accepted by any of the following methods:
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https://www.hctax.net/Property/PropertyTax
All cards add a 2.40% ($1.00 minimum fee) non-refundable convenience fee. … All E-Checks add a $0.50 non-refundable convenience fee.
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Plan your next step
Estimate a bill and check your assessment
Census survey estimates, 2020–2024. These county medians describe a survey population; they do not establish your home’s correct assessment.
- Median home value
- $276,600
- Median annual taxes paid
- $4,489
- Estimated effective rate
- 1.62%
Census home values, Census taxes paid. Last verified 2026-10-24. Rate = median taxes ÷ median home value. Displayed rates are rounded; calculations use the unrounded ratio.
Appeal timing and filing
Generally May 15 or 30 days after the notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later.
How to file: File a notice of protest with the appraisal review board (ARB).
State guidance: An ARB order may be appealed to district court by petition within 60 days of receipt.
Official appeal information and filing instructions
Appeal sources and verification
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No savings are promised. Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Estimate methodology and limitations.
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