Tax Office

The Harris County Tax Office Collects Property Taxes and Handles Car Registration

The Harris County Tax Office — separate from HCAD — is the agency that collects your property tax bill and handles vehicle registration.

Harris County Money & Taxes

HCAD sets your property's value. The Tax Office sends you the bill and collects the money. These are two different agencies. The Tax Office also acts as the county's vehicle registration office, accepting renewals on behalf of TxDMV.

You can pay property taxes, renew vehicle registration, and apply for some tax breaks at Harris County Tax Office locations. Many locations are spread across the county. Property taxes are generally due by January 31 each year — check hctax.net for current deadlines, office locations, and online payment options.

Source to confirm: Harris County Tax Office – Property Tax Breaks

More Harris County notes

Appraisal District

Who Sets Your Property Value in Harris County

The Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) sets the taxable value of every property in the county each year.

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Property Tax Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Cut Your Tax Bill in Harris County

Homeowners who live in their Harris County home as their primary residence can get a significant cut in their property tax bill through the homestead exemption.

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Property Tax Protest

You Can Fight Your Appraisal in Harris County

Harris County property owners have the right to protest their appraised value every year — and many do.

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Municipal Utility Districts

What a MUD Is — and Why It Matters in Harris County

Harris County has hundreds of Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) that provide water, sewer, and drainage to homes outside city limits.

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