Tarrant County residents have a decision to make about their property taxes and the clock is ticking. According to the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office, if property owners want to take advantage of the half-payment option, they need to act fast. Wendy Burgess, the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector, stated taxpayers could split their current-year property taxes into two equal installments, but the first payment must be made by December 2, to qualify. "The date was extended from November 30 because it falls on a Saturday this year," said Burgess.
The split payment method can give some breathing room for those managing holiday expenses or balancing their finances at the year's end. To avoid interest or penalty charges, the second half of the tax is not due until June 30, 2025, affirmed by Burgess' office. But property owners should be aware: Failure to receive a tax notice doesn’t alleviate the obligation to pay taxes or the penalties tied to late payments.
For those who didn't receive their property tax statement, the Tax Office has begun distributing these as well, with most taxpayers expected to have received theirs by this point. For residents with an Over 65 or Disability Exemption, notifications could be arriving as late as mid-December. Nevertheless, information about the tax statements and the possibility to print one is available through the new payment portal at the Tarrant County Tax Payer website, or one can request a statement via email.
