Texas · County seat: Austin
Travis County, TX property taxes (2026)
✓ Verified August 2026 against official county pages — 2 sources linked below.
| When is payment due? | Bills mail from October; pay by January 31. Delinquent February 1, when a 6% penalty plus interest hits. |
| When does the county reassess? | TCAD reappraises Travis County property as of January 1 every year (Austin city addresses are on Travis or Williamson county rolls — this page covers Travis). Homesteads with an exemption are capped at 10% annual appraised-value growth. |
| When is the protest deadline? | May 15, 2026 — how to protest |
Payment due dates
Tax bills go out October 2026.
| Payment | Due | Delinquent after | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 annual bill | January 31, 2027 | February 1, 2027 | Due on receipt; January 31 is the last day before penalties |
If you miss the deadline: 6% penalty plus 1% interest on February 1; penalty rises monthly to 12% by July 1, interest keeps accruing. Accounts sent to collection law firms can be charged up to 20% more.
The Travis County Tax Office can offer installment agreements — up to 36 months on a residence homestead.
Tax rate
Reassessment schedule
TCAD reappraises Travis County property as of January 1 every year (Austin city addresses are on Travis or Williamson county rolls — this page covers Travis). Homesteads with an exemption are capped at 10% annual appraised-value growth.
| Cycle | annual |
| Next reassessment year | 2027 |
| Notices usually mail | April (Notice of Appraised Value) |
Think your value is too high?
The protest deadline rule in Travis County: The later of May 15 or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is delivered. For 2026 that means May 15, 2026. Step-by-step instructions, forms, and where to file: how to protest your Travis County assessment.
Want a lower bill without arguing value? Check what you can claim: Travis County exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran).
Common questions
- When are Travis County property taxes due?
- Bills mail from October and are due by January 31. On February 1 the balance is delinquent — 6% penalty plus 1% monthly interest immediately.
- What was the 2026 Travis County protest deadline?
- May 15, 2026 for most owners — or 30 days after your notice if it mailed late. The 2027 season opens when notices mail next spring; filing with TCAD is free.
- I live in Austin — is this my page?
- Most of Austin is in Travis County, so yes: TCAD sets your value and the Travis County Tax Office sends your bill. Some northern Austin addresses fall in Williamson County instead — your tax bill says which.
- What's the homestead exemption worth in Travis County?
- $140,000 off school taxable value statewide, plus percentage exemptions from the city, county, and other local entities. Homeowners 65+ or disabled get another $60,000 and a school-tax ceiling. File once with TCAD, free.
Who to contact
| Appraisal district (values, protests, exemptions) | Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) |
| Tax Office (bills, payments) | Travis County Tax Office |
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from an official page. Check them yourself:
- Travis Central Appraisal District — checked 2026-08-12
- Texas Comptroller — Protests / Payments / Exemptions — checked 2026-08-12