PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE JAN. 31ST.
There are lots of ways to pay! Click here to read the full Tax Office press release and learn more about which payment option and method is right for you!
January 9, 2012 - PROPERTY TAX NEWS - NEW TAX FACTS!
This new episode of Tax Facts outlines 2011 Travis County property tax payment options and deadlines to avoid penalty and interest. It also explains additional payment programs for over 65 and disabled homeowners that provide additional savings and convenience.
December 2011 Tax Facts - How to Save on Property Taxes!
December 2, 2011 - MOTOR VEHICLE NEWS
TxDMV has created this very helpful guide outlining a lot of the commonly misunderstood aspects of disabled plate and placard ownership and use. This guide can be printed up and carried in your glovebox or purse for your convenience. Disabled person license plates and placards can be issued by any of the five Travis County Tax Office locations.
November 18, 2011
- PROPERTY TAX NEWS
Check out the 2011 Taxpayer News leaflet that is included in all 2011 Property Tax Bills currently being mailed out to property owners. It's full of lots of helpful information to help clarify your bill and answer lots of commonly asked questions.
November 3, 2011 - GENERAL NEWS
On November 8, 2011 Nelda Wells Spears will be honored by the Commissioner's Court for her decades of service to Travis County. Ms. Spears announced her retirement from office earlier this year effective on December 31, 2011. Click here to read the complete press release.
Homestead
Exemption Applications filed with the Travis Central Appraisal District
on or after this date require supporting documentation to prove occupancy/residency.
The following documents are now required by state law: 1) a copy of
the applicant's driver's license OR state issued personal identification
card/certificate AND 2) a copy of the applicant's vehicle registration
receipt OR, if the applicant does not own a vehicle, an affidavit
to that effect signed by the applicant AND a copy of a utility bill
in the applicant's name for the property for which the exemption is
sought. If you have questions about these new requirements, please contact
the Travis Central Appraisal District directly at (512) 834-9138. The
Travis County Tax Office can provide a duplicate registration receipt
to any owner of a vehicle who needs one for $2.00. This receipt can
be purchased in person, by mail or over the phone. Credit card transactions
are subject to a $3.00 vendor fee
September 1, 2011 - VEHICLE REGISTRATION & TITLING NEWS
A number
of legislative changes have impacted requirements and fees for vehicle
registration and title transfers. Please visit our Main
VEHICLES Page for details. You can also find out more about the
changes to vehicle registration fees here.
September 2011 - VOTER REGISTRATION NEWS
Click here for important information from the Texas Secretary of State about elections procedures and information regarding voter registration in response to recent wildfires that have effected many Texas residents recently.
July 29, 2011 - GENERAL NEWS
Travis County
Tax Assessor-Collector, Nelda Wells Spears announces her retirement
from office. Click
here to read the official press release. Ms. Spears has served as
Travis County's Tax Assessor-Collector for more than 20 years.
July 2011 - VEHICLE REGISTRATION & TITLING NEWS
Tax Facts -
TXDMV Free E-Reminder and Title Check Services
July 2011 - VEHICLE REGISTRATION & TITLING NEWS
Legislative
changes impacting vehicle registaration renewal fees state wide go into
effect soon! Find out more by clicking
the attachment on this page.
May 3, 2011 - VOTER REGISTRATION NEWS
Today's Volunteer
Deputy Registrar training will be held at the Tax Office (instead of
across the hall in the Elections Training Room) at the regular times
of 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Just come on by, let our information
booth attendant know that you're here for VDR training, and we'll be
happy to get you where you need to go. Come on by! We can't wait to
see you!
April 5, 2011 - PROPERTY TAX NEWS
Public input
for the proposal to change the Historical Exemption Policy is welcome
at the Commissioner's Court Work Session on April 14, 2011 at 1:30pm
in the Travis County Commissioner's Courtroom. View the Tax Policy document
here.
Volunteer
Deputy Voter Registrar group training is held on the 1st Tuesday of
each month at 5501 Airport Blvd. / Austin, TX 78751 in the Elections
Training Room at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm.
Voter Registrar expands
to 100+ substations.
These are businesses, government offices and hospitals that display
voter registration applications.
New for 2010 - VEHICLE REGISTRATION & TITLING NEWS
GETTING TICKETS FROM TEXAS TOLLTAG FOR A VEHICLE YOU
NO LONGER OWN?Report vehicle sales when you cannot
transfer the title in person with seller. Use this
form and send to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
