Approximately $2,090,000,000 in property taxes has been collected and disbursed to local taxing units that provide essential services.

Common services funded by property taxes include fire protection, public education, emergency services, law enforcement, parks and roads. School budgets rely almost exclusively on local taxes while other taxing units, like cities, have additional revenue sources.
“On behalf of 108 taxing units, I say ‘Thank you’ to each and every property owner who paid on time. We know that many taxpayers sacrifice to pay taxes and it’s important to acknowledge that sacrifice,” said Nelda Wells Spears, Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector.
This week 35,000 property owners will be notified by mail of failure to pay 2009 taxes. Over the past 3-4 months, the owners of approximately 7,800 parcels have signed up for payment plans to pay off their delinquent taxes over time. Many try to pay within a short time to avoid increasing penalty and interest charges. According to law, penalty and interest begins at 7 percent in February and quickly rises to 18 percent by July. In a year’s time, the total is 24 percent.
“If you receive a delinquent tax notice, don’t delay in contacting us,” Spears said. “The longer you wait the costlier it will be to pay off your tax liability.”
Call 854-9473 or click www.traviscountytax.org for assistance