Property Tax Timeline

January 1

Property values are assessed based on their value as of January 1.

January 31

Last day to pay property taxes (for last year’s assessment) before late payment penalties are incurred.

April

Notices of Appraised Value mailed by local appraisal districts.  We recommend contacting us as soon as possible after receiving this notice so we can start filing your protest!

April 15

Last day to file Business Personal Property (BPP) Renditions.  There will be a 10% penalty for failure to render or for rendering late.

May 15

Protest Deadline! May 15 or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value was postmarked (whichever is later) is the last day to file a property tax appeal with the local appraisal district.  If May 15 is a weekend or holiday, the deadline is pushed to next business day Be sure to contact us before this date so we can file your protest!

May – Fall

While some large counties start in April, most appraisal districts hold protest hearings from May through the fall.

October – November

Tax bills are mailed.