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Montgomery County property tax due dates 2026

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Due in 100 days

Annual payment deadline (ordinary bills): (statutory)

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Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Dates are shown as published by the source.

Installment timeline

  1. Annual payment deadline (ordinary bills)

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Only announced dates are included, with a reminder seven days before. Re-download after dates change.

How to pay

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Money order, Debit/credit card

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Fees

Debit/credit card payments incur a fee; amount not stated on the FAQ.

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Late payments and penalties

Delinquent after

February 1, 2027

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When delinquent: 6% initial penalty plus 1% interest. Penalty increases 1% monthly, reaching 12% in July; interest accrues 1% monthly without a maximum. Collection attorney penalty can be up to 20%. Postponed delinquency dates postpone accrual.

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Assessment appeals

Usually May 15 or 30 days after the notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later.

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Where to file

The local Appraisal Review Board (ARB).

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Official appeal information

Official appeal information

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Exemptions

Residence homestead

Who may qualify

An individual with an ownership interest who uses the home as their principal residence and claims no other homestead.

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Savings

Apply to the local appraisal district. The general exemption application deadline is before May 1; ask the district about applicable exceptions.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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Age 65 or older

Who may qualify

Owners age 65 or older who live in the home as their principal residence.

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Savings

Apply to the local appraisal district. The general exemption application deadline is before May 1; ask the district about applicable exceptions.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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Disabled persons

Who may qualify

Persons meeting the Social Security disability-insurance definition; other disability benefits do not automatically qualify.

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Savings

Apply to the local appraisal district. The general exemption application deadline is before May 1; ask the district about applicable exceptions.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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Disabled veteran

Who may qualify

Disabled veterans may claim a partial exemption on one property under Tax Code 11.22.

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Savings

Apply to the local appraisal district. The general exemption application deadline is before May 1; ask the district about applicable exceptions.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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100% disabled veteran homestead

Who may qualify

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability compensation and a 100% disability or individual-unemployability rating.

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Savings

Apply to the local appraisal district. The general exemption application deadline is before May 1; ask the district about applicable exceptions.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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County offices

County notes

Ordinary bills are due on receipt. The usual January 31 last timely payment day falls on Sunday in 2027; Tax Code sections 31.02 and 1.06 permit payment the next regular business day. Delayed bills and special payment plans can have different deadlines.

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Common questions

When is property tax due in Montgomery County?

Annual payment deadline (ordinary bills): February 1, 2027 (statutory).

Where can I pay Montgomery County property tax?

Use the official payment portal: https://actweb.acttax.com/act_webdev/montgomery/index.jsp. Cash, Check, Money order, Debit/credit card

What happens if my Montgomery County payment is late?

When delinquent: 6% initial penalty plus 1% interest. Penalty increases 1% monthly, reaching 12% in July; interest accrues 1% monthly without a maximum. Collection attorney penalty can be up to 20%. Postponed delinquency dates postpone accrual.

Sources and verification

https://www.mctx.org/departments/departments_q_-_z/tax_office/property_tax_information.php
2026 Notice of Estimated Taxes

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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/docs/96-297-25.pdf
taxes are due on receipt of the tax bill and are delinquent if not paid before February 1 of the year following the year in which imposed. An act is timely if: (1) the last day for the performance of the act is: (A) a Saturday, Sunday, or legal state or national holiday; or (B) in the case of a payment of taxes imposed by a taxing unit, a day on which the office of the collector for the taxing unit is closed; and (2) the act is performed on the next regular business day.

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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/pay/
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. If the delinquency date is postponed, penalties and interest begin accruing on the postponed delinquency date.

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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/exemptions/
To qualify for the general residence homestead exemption, a home must meet the definition of a residence homestead and an individual must have an ownership interest in the property and use the property as the individual's principal residence. An applicant is required to state that he or she does not claim an exemption on another residence homestead in or outside of Texas.

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https://www.mctx.org/departments/departments_q_-_z/tax_office/property_tax.php
Tax Statement and Online Payment

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https://www.mctx.org/departments/departments_q_-_z/tax_office/property_tax_faq.php
Payments of property taxes in any of our offices can be made in the form of cash, checks, money orders, and debit/credit cards.

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https://www.mctx.org/departments/departments_q_-_z/tax_office/contact_us.php
Montgomery County Tax Office

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https://mcad-tx.org/html/mcad__info.html
Montgomery Central Appraisal District

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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
$346,200
Median annual taxes paid
$5,268
Estimated effective rate
1.52%

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.

Example at $346,200: $5,268 per year, using the Census estimate.

Is my assessment too high?

At the default market value and bill, both equal the county medians. Being above a median does not establish overassessment. Assessed or taxable values may use a different basis and cannot be compared directly with Census market values.

Appeal timing and filing

Usually May 15 or 30 days after the notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later.

How to file: The local 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

No savings are promised. Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Estimate methodology and limitations.

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