IMPORTANT DATES

JANUARY 31

This is the last day to pay taxes before the delinquency date.  The first payment on quarter payment plans for Over-65 and disability homestead accounts is due on or before this date.

FEBRUARY 1

Penalty and interest charges begin to accrue on any unpaid taxes.  Penalty begins at 6 percent and increases monthly to a maximum of 12 percent in July.  Interest begins to accrue at the rate of 1 percent per month until the account is paid in full.

MARCH 31

This is the last day to make the second payment on a quarter payment plan for Over-65 and disability homestead accounts.

APRIL 30

This is the last day to file an exemption application at Ellis Appraisal District.

MAY 15

This is the last day to file a protest with Ellis Appraisal District for the current year.

MAY 31

This is the last day to make third payment on a quarter payment plan for Over-65 and disability homestead accounts.

JULY 1

All delinquent accounts for the current year are turned over to the tax attorneys for collection—a collection penalty of up to 20 percent of the total unpaid balance.

JULY 25

The Chief Appraiser certifies the appraisal roll to the taxing units.

JULY 31

This is the last day to make the final payment on a quarter payment plan for Over-65 and disability homestead accounts.

OCTOBER 1

The current collection period begins.  Tax bills are mailed on October 1, or as soon as possible thereafter.