Values are set by the Kaufman County Appraisal District. Your tax statement is based on the appraised value less any exemptions. It is possible that the title company may have collected from the seller and credited you at the time of closing which would mean that you, as the new owner, are responsible for paying the tax when due. Check your closing papers or contact the title company.
Why am I receiving a delinquent statement?Ī. When I purchased my home, the sale was handled through an attorney or title company who collected my taxes at closing. The Appraisal District will direct you regarding name change s and/or address change s. You will need to contact your local Appraisal District at (972) 932-6081 to make any changes to your account. How can I remove my name from this account?Ī. I have sold my property but I continue to receive statements.
If you fail to make a payment before the due date, the unpaid amount is delinquent and incurs penalty and interest as provided by Texas Tax Code section 31.031 (b) and 33.01 (c). Postal Service postmark is used to determine the timeliness of mailed payments. If you are QUALIFIED for OVER 65 or DISABLED EXEMPTIONS, you may make your payments in four equal installments without incurring penalty and interest, if paid in the following manner: This option applies only to property the person occupies as a residence homestead, and only to those persons who are disabled or 65 years of age or considered totally disabled under SSI. How do I initiate the Quarterly Payment Plan to pay my property taxes?Ī. Should you wish to make a partial payment, please write your property ID/account number on your check/money order with the words partial payment. However, any remaining balance not paid by January 31st will begin to accrue penalty and interest. This office does accept partial payments, but does not make formal payment arrangements other than the Over 65 Homestead Plan (see next question). What if I can’t pay the total tax amount? Do you accept partial payments?Ī. For information regarding property values, exemptions, protests, etc., contact your County Appraisal District. For information regarding tax rates and tax bills, contact your County Tax Office.
How do I get more information regarding property taxes?Ī. Dallas County Appraisal District (214) 631-0910 or visit Q.Van Zandt County Appraisal District (903) 567-6171 or visit.Hunt County Appraisal District (903) 454-3510 or visit.Henderson County Appraisal District (903) 675-9296 or visit.Kaufman County Appraisal District (972) 932-6081 or visit.Contact information for the following CAD Districts are as follows: Contact your local County Appraisal District and they will be able to assist you with any exemption qualification questions. How can I find out what exemptions I am eligible for?Ī. What is the mailing address to send my tax payment? There is a convenience fee added if paying with MasterCard, Visa or Discover. This office accepts cash, checks, money orders, cashier’s checks, MasterCard, Visa and Discover. What type of payment options do you accept?Ī. It is the property owners’ responsibility to make sure that the correct name and address is listed for each property owned. However, failure to receive a tax notice does not affect the validity of the tax, penalty, interest, the due date, the existence of a tax lien, or any procedure instituted to collect a tax (sec 31.01(g) Texas Property Tax Code ). If you do not receive a tax statement before November 1st of each year, contact the Kaufman County Tax Office and request a statement to be mailed. What if I did not receive a tax statement and my account goes delinquent? Will I still have to pay penalties?Ī. If your taxes are to be paid by a mortgage company and you received the statement, write your loan number on the tax notice and send it immediately to your mortgage company. What do I do if I received a tax statement and my mortgage company escrows (pays) my taxes?Ī. After authorization of your payment, you will be given a confirmation number that you should keep for your records. At the prompt, enter Jurisdiction Code 6382. By phone call 1-800-2PAY-TAX (1-80) or visit, then select Pay Your Taxes by Credit Card. There will be a fee charged if using credit card. Additionally, 15% to 20% attorney fees are added on July 1 st. Penalty/Interest begins to accrue at the statutory rate of 7% on February 1 st and will increase on the 1 st day of each month thereafter.