FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why pay my property tax bill with an e-Check?
- It's fast
- It’s convenient
- You get an immediate receipt
- No need to visit a tax office
What taxes can I pay with an e-Check?
Harris County real property, personal property, mobile homes, and mineral account taxes can be paid with no transaction fee when using an e-Check through the Tax Office Web site.
Can I make an e-Check payment from my savings account?
No. You may use your checking account for payments, but be aware that funds can be drawn only on U.S. banks. If you’re using a credit union account, be sure to use the appropriate electronic routing number.
How do I pay my property tax bill with an e-Check?
You will need:
- A property tax account number (To obtain the account number, you may search the property tax database by name or property address.)
- The payment amount
- Your driver’s license number
- Your bank’s ABA routing number
- Your checking account number
- Your check number
To pay:
- Access Your Tax Statement
- Click on “Pay by e-Check - It's Free" button at the bottom of the tax statement.
- Follow the instructions to complete your e-Check payment. When paying by e-Check, you will be directed to the Amegy Bank
of Texas Web site, the provider for Harris County property tax payments on the
Internet.
Is my bank account information safe and my privacy
secure?
Information provided through this Web site for processing your transaction will not be shared with, or sold to, any party that is not part of the transaction. The information on the Amegy Bank of Texas Web site is encrypted for secure transactions.
How many of my property tax accounts can I pay at
once?
We can process only one account at a time.
Is this service available in Spanish?
Yes. Go to the home page of the Harris County Tax Office Web site and click "En Español, Oprima Aquí."
Who do I contact with questions about this
site?
The site has an e-mail button so questions can be answered by e-mail within 24 hours. The Tax Office phone number is 713-368-2000.
If I don’t have a computer at home or access to
one at work, how can I pay my property tax bill with an e-Check?
You may visit any Tax Office location during regular office hours. Computers are available at all locations for you to pay property taxes online, and employees are available to help. Also, Harris County and City of Houston libraries offer computers with Internet access.
Can I pay only a part of my property tax bill by e-Check?
Yes. The Tax Office
is
accepting partial payments online when paying by e-Checks or credit cards.
What are the browser requirements to pay property
taxes by e-Check?
Your browser MUST support 128-bit encryption. If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, your browser should support this encryption. Netscape Navigator 4.08 and Netscape Communicator 4.74 (and later) also support 128-bit encryption, as does the latest version of Mozilla Firefox. If you are using an older version of these browsers, you can download one of the latest browsers from one of the links to Microsoft and Netscape provided on the Tax Office Web site.
Can I pay someone else’s property taxes with an
e-Check on my account?
Yes.
What date will be shown as the date of
payment?
The date the transaction is entered is shown as the date of payment. If you provide an e-mail address, a transaction copy receipt will automatically be sent to that e-mail address.
What do I use as a receipt?
Your
electronic transaction copy receipt will indicate the account number, property address, payment amount, and date paid on the printout. The Harris County Tax Office will mail a receipt of payment to the property owner of record.
How long before I can check my account online and
see that my bill is paid?
We expect to post your payment online within 10 working days. The account will show a pending status until funds are transferred to the Harris County Tax Office account.
Can I pay delinquent taxes online with an
e-Check?
Yes. But
you must pay your entire balance-delinquent and current. Separate payments
will not be accepted.
Can I reverse the payment from my bank
account?
No. Once submitted, the payment cannot be reversed. Contact our office at 713-368-2561 to make arrangements for a refund.
What if the payment does not clear my
account?
If the payment
is rejected by your financial institution becauses of insufficient funds,
there will be a charge of $30.
Start the e-Check Process by Accessing Your Tax Statement
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