Grayson County Tax Collector Office: Pay Tax Bill & Hours

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Grayson County, Texas · Independent property tax guide

Grayson County Tax Collector Office: Pay Tax Bill & Hours

The Grayson County Tax Assessor-Collector handles property tax billing and collection for Grayson County and numerous local taxing units. Use this guide to reach the official tax search, understand payment deadlines and fees, find the correct office, or work out whether your question belongs with the Tax Office or the Grayson Central Appraisal District.

The main Tax Office is in Sherman, with additional county locations in Denison, Whitesboro and Van Alstyne. Office hours differ by location, so check the branch you plan to visit before leaving.

Search or pay a property tax bill Call the Tax Office: 903-892-8297 View office hours
Use the right office: The Grayson County Tax Assessor-Collector bills and collects property taxes. The Grayson Central Appraisal District handles property values, ownership records, mailing-address corrections, exemptions and appraisal protests. Paying the Tax Office does not change an appraisal record.
Main office

100 W. Houston St., Sherman, TX 75090

Tax phone

903-892-8297

Tax Assessor-Collector

Bruce Stidham, PCAC

Regular deadline

January 31 to pay without penalty and interest

Delinquent date

Normally February 1

Choose what you need to do

Use these shortcuts for the most common Grayson County tax tasks.

Property tax payment

How to search and pay a Grayson County property tax bill

The official Grayson County tax search lets you locate property accounts and review paid or unpaid balances. If you have the tax statement, the account number is normally the most direct search method. The county search also supports owner-name, owner-address and property-location searches.

Official portal: Grayson County property tax search and payment. The official search instructions state that account numbers should include their dashes.
Open the official county tax search Go directly to the Grayson County Tax Office search rather than relying on an advertisement or an unrelated payment website.
Choose a search method Search by account information, owner name, owner mailing address or property location. If you search by owner name, the county suggests entering the last name followed by the first name or initial.
Confirm the property before paying Match the owner, property address and account information carefully. This is especially important if the owner has multiple properties or similar names appear in the results.
Review the balance and payment status Check the tax year, taxing units and amount due. An account may include more than one local taxing unit even though payment is collected through the county system.
Select the payment method Follow the official payment screen. Review any convenience fee before submitting a card or electronic-check payment.
Keep confirmation Save or print the confirmation page and retain it with your tax records, particularly when paying close to a deadline.
No statement in the mail? The county says taxpayers can print a tax statement from its website or contact the Tax Office. Not receiving a statement does not remove the tax obligation, due date, penalty, interest or tax lien.
Payment methods

Accepted payments and convenience fees

Grayson County lists different payment choices for counter payments and electronic payments. Check the final payment screen because a third-party vendor fee can be added to electronic transactions.

Grayson County property tax payment options
Payment route Accepted methods Fee information
In person Cash, check, money order, cashier’s check, Discover, Visa and Mastercard are listed by the county. Ask the office about any card processing charge before completing the transaction.
Online or phone E-check, Discover, Visa and Mastercard through the county’s certified payment service. The county FAQ lists a $1.50 charge per e-check and a credit-card convenience fee of up to 2.15%.
Mail Use the payment instructions on the tax statement and mail to the Tax Office. A payment that must meet the January deadline should be postmarked by January 31 or earlier.
Card fee warning: Grayson County states that its convenience fee is charged by the payment vendor and is not retained by the county. Always review the displayed amount before authorizing payment.
Locations & hours

Grayson County Tax Office locations and current hours

The Tax Assessor-Collector operates the main Sherman office and additional locations in Denison, Whitesboro and Van Alstyne. Hours are not identical across branches.

Official Grayson County Tax Office locations
Office Address Phone Published hours
Sherman Main Office 100 W. Houston St., Sherman, TX 75090 903-892-8297 Monday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Tuesday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Denison 101 W. Woodard, Denison, TX 75020 903-465-2101 Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Whitesboro 509 N. Union, Whitesboro, TX 76273 903-564-7786 Monday–Friday 9:00–11:00 a.m. and 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Van Alstyne 117 S. Main, Van Alstyne, TX 75495 903-482-6004 Monday–Friday 9:00–11:00 a.m. and 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Verify locations, hours & holidays Official Tax Office contact page
Holiday closures: The county publishes a current holiday schedule on its Locations & Hours page. Check it before visiting around a federal, state or county holiday because the regular weekday schedule may not apply.
Contact

Main Grayson County Tax Office contact details

Physical address
Grayson County Tax Office
100 W. Houston St.
Sherman, TX 75090
Mailing address
Grayson County Tax Office
P.O. Box 2107
Sherman, TX 75091
Phone 903-892-8297
Fax 903-868-1295
Calling about a tax account? Have the property address, owner name and account number available if possible. If your question is about appraised value, exemption eligibility, ownership or a mailing-address correction, contact the appraisal district instead.
Deadlines

When are Grayson County property taxes due?

Grayson County says annual property tax bills are generally mailed in late October or early November and are due when received. January 31 is normally the last day to pay without penalty and interest. Unpaid taxes generally become delinquent on February 1.

Bill period Tax bills are generally mailed in late October or early November.
Pay without penalty January 31 is normally the final day for timely payment.
Delinquency begins February 1 for unpaid balances under the regular schedule.
Weekend rule: The county FAQ says that if January 31 falls on a weekend, payment is considered timely when made on the next business day. For mailed payments, follow the county’s postmark requirements.
Delinquent taxes

What happens if the tax bill is paid late?

Penalty and interest begin after the regular payment deadline. The county publishes a monthly schedule showing the combined increase as the unpaid account moves further into delinquency.

Grayson County published penalty and interest schedule
Month Penalty Interest Combined amount listed
February 6% 1% 7%
March 7% 2% 9%
April 8% 3% 11%
May 9% 4% 13%
June 10% 5% 15%
July 12% 6% 18%

The county states that penalty reaches a 12% maximum under this schedule while interest continues to increase by 1% each month. Additional collection-related attorney fees can apply to certain delinquent accounts.

Additional attorney fees: The county FAQ says an additional 20% attorney fee may be added April 1 to unpaid business personal property and personal-property accounts, including mobile homes, and July 1 to unpaid real-property accounts. If your account is already delinquent, use the live tax search or contact the Tax Office for the current payoff amount rather than calculating it from an old statement.
Installment option

Quarter-payment option for qualifying taxpayers

Grayson County describes a four-installment option for qualifying residence homesteads. It applies when the property qualifies under specific exemption or disaster-related rules.

The property must be the taxpayer’s residence homestead.
An over-65 exemption may qualify.
A disability exemption may qualify.
Certain qualified disaster-damaged homes or businesses may qualify.

Published installment dates

1st installmentJanuary 31
2nd installmentMarch 31
3rd installmentMay 31
4th installmentJuly 31

The county instructs taxpayers using this option to mark the payment as a Quarter Payment on the tax-statement coupon. Do not assume ordinary partial payments have the same protection: the county states that partial payments are accepted, but a remaining balance unpaid after January 31 can accrue penalty and interest.

Tax Office vs. appraisal district

Which office handles values, exemptions and ownership corrections?

The Grayson County Tax Office collects taxes, but the Grayson Central Appraisal District appraises property and maintains key appraisal records. This distinction matters because the Tax Assessor-Collector generally cannot change an appraisal value, exemption record or ownership information simply because a taxpayer is paying the bill.

Pay a tax bill or ask about a balance Contact the Grayson County Tax Assessor-Collector.
Question the appraised value Contact Grayson Central Appraisal District and follow its protest process.
Apply for a property-tax exemption Contact the appraisal district.
Correct ownership or mailing information The county Tax Office directs these matters to the appraisal district.
Grayson Central Appraisal District:
512 N. Travis Street, Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-893-9673
Visit the official Grayson CAD website

Over 65 or disabled homeowner unable to make quarter payments

The county FAQ directs qualifying homeowners to ask the appraisal district about a tax-deferral affidavit. A deferral has important legal and financial effects and does not erase the tax balance. Get current eligibility and filing instructions directly from the appraisal district before relying on this option.

Estimate

Estimate Grayson County property taxes

The county provides an online tax estimator that lets a user select applicable county, city, school, junior-college and other taxing units, choose listed exemptions and enter a property value. An estimate is useful for planning, but the official tax statement and live account remain the sources to use for an actual amount due.

Open the official tax estimator View Grayson County tax-rate information
Texas vehicle services

Vehicle title and registration services at the Tax Office

Texas county tax assessor-collector offices also handle many motor-vehicle transactions. TxDMV lists the Grayson County Tax Office as a county partner for title and registration services.

Registration renewals License plates and registration stickers are among the services TxDMV identifies for county tax offices.
Vehicle title transfers County tax offices handle many standard title-transfer transactions.
Address changes Certain motor-vehicle record address changes can be handled through county tax offices or applicable online services.
Placards and selected plates TxDMV lists disabled parking placards and certain non-fee license plates among county office services.
Before traveling: TxDMV advises customers to check county-office availability before visiting. Property-tax counter hours and motor-vehicle service availability should not be assumed to be identical for every transaction.
Check Grayson County on TxDMV Texas vehicle registration renewal
Troubleshooting

Common Grayson County property tax problems

1
Tax statement never arrived Search the account online and print the statement or contact the Tax Office. Missing mail does not extend the normal due date.
2
You sold the property Contact Grayson Central Appraisal District about ownership information rather than asking the Tax Office to rewrite the appraisal record.
3
Mailing address is wrong The Tax Office FAQ directs address corrections to Grayson Central Appraisal District.
4
Mortgage company pays taxes If you receive the statement while taxes are handled through escrow, the county advises forwarding the statement to your mortgage company.
5
Payment is not showing Check the official account and your payment confirmation, then contact the Tax Office with the account number and transaction details.
6
Balance is already delinquent Obtain the current balance from the county instead of paying the amount printed on an older statement, because penalty, interest or collection charges may have changed.
Before you pay

Important details that can prevent a payment problem

Confirm the tax year and property account before submitting payment.
Do not assume paying property taxes changes legal ownership.
Use the appraisal district for appraisal values and exemptions.
Check card and e-check fees before authorizing an online payment.
Keep payment confirmation until the county account reflects the transaction.
Verify branch hours when visiting Denison, Whitesboro or Van Alstyne.
Who can pay? Grayson County states that anyone may make a property-tax payment, but making the payment does not make that person the property owner. The county treats it as a voluntary payment.
FAQs

Grayson County Tax Collector FAQs

What is the Grayson County Tax Collector called officially?

The elected county office is the Grayson County Tax Assessor-Collector. Bruce Stidham, PCAC is listed by the county and Texas Comptroller as the Tax Assessor-Collector.

Where is the main Grayson County Tax Office?

The main office is at 100 W. Houston St., Sherman, Texas 75090. The mailing address is P.O. Box 2107, Sherman, TX 75091.

What are the Sherman Tax Office hours?

The county currently lists Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Holiday closures can change normal availability.

What is the Grayson County Tax Office phone number?

The main property-tax office number is 903-892-8297.

When are Grayson County property taxes due?

The county says bills are due when received, with January 31 normally being the last day to pay without penalty and interest. Unpaid taxes generally become delinquent February 1.

Can I pay Grayson County property taxes online?

Yes. The county operates an official online property-tax search and payment system. Search your account first and confirm the property and tax year before submitting payment.

Is there a fee for online payment?

The county FAQ currently lists a $1.50 fee per e-check and a credit-card convenience fee of up to 2.15% through its payment vendor. Verify the displayed fee at checkout because payment-processing terms can change.

Where do I apply for a homestead, over-65 or disability exemption?

Exemptions are handled through Grayson Central Appraisal District, not by the Tax Assessor-Collector’s payment office.

Can the Tax Assessor-Collector waive late penalty and interest?

The county explains that the Tax Assessor-Collector is restricted from waiving or deferring statutory penalty and interest. Waiver authority is limited and depends on criteria in Texas law and action by the applicable taxing unit.

Official resources

Official Grayson County and Texas resources

Grayson County Tax Office tax.co.grayson.tx.us
Property tax search Search and pay an account
Locations and hours Verify county branch hours
Grayson Central Appraisal District Appraisals, ownership, exemptions and protests
Texas Comptroller Grayson County property-tax directory
Texas DMV County vehicle-title and registration information
Independent guide: TaxCollectors.org is an independent informational publisher and is not the Grayson County Tax Assessor-Collector, Grayson Central Appraisal District or another government agency. Use the linked government websites for payments, official records and current transaction requirements.

Office hours, payment fees, deadlines and procedures can change. Verify time-sensitive details with the responsible government office before traveling, mailing a deadline-sensitive payment or completing a transaction.

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