Tax Payment

Property Tax Bills Are Due January 31

Washington County property tax bills are mailed in October and must be paid by January 31 to avoid penalties.

Bills go out in mid-October each year. You have until January 31 of the following year to pay without penalty. After that date, penalties and interest start right away, even if you never received your bill. Not getting a bill is not a legal excuse for late payment.

Payments go to Consolidated Tax Collections of Washington County. If you cannot pay on time, there are options for seniors and disabled homeowners to defer payment. Check with the appraisal district at washingtoncad.org or (979) 277-3740 for current payment details.

Source to confirm: Washington County Appraisal District – FAQ

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Property Tax Basics

Two Different Offices Handle Your Property Tax

Washington County has two separate offices for property taxes, and knowing which one does what saves you a wasted trip.

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Homestead Exemption

File Your Homestead Exemption Before May 1

Washington County homeowners can lower their property tax bill by filing a homestead exemption, but the deadline is April 30.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ag Valuation Can Sharply Cut Taxes on Rural Land

If your land is actively used for farming or ranching, you may qualify for a much lower tax rate based on production value rather than market value.

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Vehicle Registration

Register Your Car at the Washington County Tax Office

Washington County uses the Two Steps, One Sticker system, and you handle your vehicle registration at the county tax office in Brenham.

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