Annual property-tax calendar
Texas Property Tax Deadlines
Texas property-tax deadlines guide covering appraisal dates, exemptions, protests, tax bills, installments, appeals and delinquency.
01
January 1: appraisal date
Ownership, property condition, use and exemption eligibility are generally measured as of January 1. Save photographs and records showing the property’s condition on that date.
02
Spring application deadlines
April 30 is a common deadline for many exemption and special-appraisal applications. Some late-filing provisions exist, but they may involve penalties or narrower eligibility.
03
Protest deadlines
For many appraisal notices, the ordinary deadline is May 15 or 30 days after delivery, whichever is later. Other actions and notices can carry different deadlines.
04
ARB hearings and post-order appeals
After a timely protest, the appraisal review board schedules a hearing. Arbitration, SOAH and district-court appeals have separate filing and payment deadlines measured from receipt of the ARB order.
05
Bills and payment deadlines
Tax bills are commonly mailed in the fall. Most ordinary taxes must be paid by January 31 and become delinquent February 1, but the printed bill controls.
06
Installments and deferrals
Age-65, disabled and certain disabled-veteran homeowners may have installment or deferral options. Notice and first-payment deadlines are critical.
Questions & answers
What readers usually ask
What is the normal Texas property-tax protest deadline?
For many notices, the ordinary deadline is May 15 or 30 days after delivery of the notice, whichever is later. The notice controls.
When are Texas property taxes due?
Most ordinary bills are due by January 31 and become delinquent February 1, although late-mailed and corrected bills can have different dates.
When is a homestead application due?
April 30 is a common application deadline, but late-filing rules may allow relief in some circumstances.
Do weekend and holiday rules matter?
Yes. Some statutory deadlines shift when the date falls on a weekend or legal holiday. Always verify the current calendar and the official notice.
Official Texas source
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