El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector: Pay Property Taxes, Office Hours, Vehicle Registration & EPCAD Help
If you searched for the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector, you may need to pay property taxes, search a tax account, visit a county tax office, renew vehicle registration, transfer a title, or fix an appraisal/exemption issue.
El Paso is confusing because property tax payment often routes through the City of El Paso Consolidated Tax Office and ACT tax portal, while vehicle title and registration services go through El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector offices.
The El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector is the county office led by Ruben P. Gonzalez. The main county tax office is at 301 Manny Martinez Dr., 1st Floor, El Paso, TX 79905, phone 915-273-3430. For property tax payment, El Paso taxpayers usually use the City of El Paso Consolidated Tax Office and the official ACT El Paso property tax portal. The Consolidated Tax Office is at 221 N. Kansas, Suite 300, El Paso, TX 79901, phone 915-212-0106.
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The fastest path depends on whether you need property tax payment, vehicle registration, title transfer, appraisal help, or a delinquent account question.
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Pay my property tax
Use the official ACT El Paso property tax portal. Verify owner, address, account, tax year and amount before paying.
Go to payment stepsVisit a county tax office
Use county tax offices for vehicle registration, title, permits, and seasonal property tax collection services.
Go to office listNeed City Tax Office help
Use the Consolidated Tax Office for property tax payment, tax office phone help and property tax due-date questions.
Go to City vs CountyBill looks too high
Do not ask the payment office to lower your value. EPCAD handles appraisal, exemptions, ownership and mailing address records.
Go to EPCAD sectionNeed vehicle title or registration
Bring the correct documents. Vehicle services are different from property-tax payment search.
Go to vehicle sectionNeed another Texas county?
Use the right county guide before entering bank or card details.
Bexar County tax assessor-collector guideBefore you start checklist
- Property owner name, address, account number, property ID or fiduciary number.
- Tax year and taxing unit shown on the bill.
- Payment method: eCheck, credit/debit card, mail or in-person.
- Confirmation number if you already paid.
- Mortgage/escrow proof if a lender should pay.
- Vehicle title/registration documents if your task is motor vehicle related.
El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector Services: What This Office Handles
In Texas, the county Tax Assessor-Collector name covers several services. In El Paso, property-tax payment, county tax offices, City Tax Office and EPCAD each have a different practical role.
| Your issue | Start here | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Search or pay property tax | ACT El Paso / City Tax Office | The City Tax Office collects property taxes for all 44 taxing units in El Paso County. |
| Vehicle registration, renewal or title transfer | County Tax Assessor-Collector office | County tax offices provide motor vehicle registration, renewals and titling services. |
| Appraised value, exemption, ownership or mailing address | EPCAD | The appraisal district handles values, records, exemptions and ownership information. |
| Property deed copy | County Clerk | EPCAD says deed copies are obtained from the El Paso County Clerk, not the appraisal district. |
Related Texas guides on this site include the Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector guide, Denton County Lewisville tax office guide, and McLennan County Tax Assessor-Collector guide.
How to Pay El Paso Property Taxes Online by Owner, Address, Account or Property ID
Start with the official ACT El Paso property tax portal. It supports owner search, address search, account search, property ID search and fiduciary search.
Open the official ACT El Paso portal
Use the official portal linked from the City of El Paso Tax Office. Avoid ads, lookalike payment pages and El Paso County Colorado pages.
Open official El Paso tax portalSearch with the cleanest field
Use account number or property ID if available. If not, try owner name or property address. For business accounts, use the business name exactly.
Verify the account before paying
Confirm owner, property address, account number, tax year, balance, taxing units and any prior payment before entering bank or card details.
Choose eCheck or card carefully
eCheck has no convenience fee listed, but wrong bank information can trigger a returned-check fee. Card payment is convenient but adds a percentage fee.
Save the confirmation
Keep the confirmation number, email receipt, account details and payment date until the portal shows the payment posted.
Official tax search / pay
Use this for El Paso property tax search, payment, multi-account cart and eCheck scheduling options.
Search / Pay TaxesOfficial City Tax Office
Use this for property tax office contact, deadlines, payment links, EPCAD routing and closure information.
Open City Tax OfficeEl Paso Online Payment Fees: eCheck, Card Fee and Returned-Check Risk
The official El Paso property tax portal lists no convenience fee for eCheck, a 1.98% convenience fee for credit/debit card payments, and a $30 returned-check fee for returned checks.
| Payment method | Official fee note | Best practical use |
|---|---|---|
| eCheck | No convenience fee listed | Good low-cost option if routing and account numbers are correct. |
| Credit/debit card | 1.98% convenience fee listed | Useful when card convenience matters more than the percentage fee. |
| Returned check | $30 returned-check fee listed | Avoid by double-checking bank details and available funds. |
| Shopping cart | Up to 50 accounts in one transaction listed | Helpful for owners, investors or businesses with multiple accounts. |
Fee decision tip
On a large tax bill, a 1.98% card fee can become expensive. eCheck is lower cost, but only if the bank information is correct and the payment clears.
El Paso Property Tax Bills, January 31 Due Date and February 1 Delinquency
The City of El Paso Tax Office says property tax bills are mailed every October, payment is due by January 31, and unpaid amounts become delinquent February 1.
| Date / period | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| October | Property tax bills are mailed | Search online if the bill does not arrive or the mailing address is wrong. |
| January 31 | Payment due date | Pay before the final day if you need staff help or portal troubleshooting. |
| February 1 | Unpaid amounts become delinquent | Use the official portal and verify the updated delinquent balance. |
| High-volume deadline week | Offices and portals may be busy | Do not wait until closing time or the last business day. |
Do not wait until the last day
If your account is missing, your escrow status is unclear, or EPCAD must update an address or ownership issue, January 31 gives very little time to fix the problem before delinquency starts.
El Paso County Tax Office Hours, Locations and Phone Numbers
El Paso County lists seven county tax office locations. These offices provide motor vehicle registration, renewals, titling, permits, special tax services and property tax collections during collection season.
| Office | Address | Listed phone / hours |
|---|---|---|
| Ascarate Annex Main Office | 301 Manny Martinez Dr., 1st Floor, El Paso, TX 79905 | 915-273-3430; Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Ysleta Tax Office | 9521 Socorro Rd., Suite B4, El Paso, TX 79927 | 915-273-3430; Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Eastside Annex | 2350 George Dieter Dr., Suite B, Room 211, El Paso, TX 79936 | 915-273-3430; Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Northeast Annex | 4641 Cohen, Suite B, El Paso, TX 79924 | 915-273-3430; Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Northwest Annex | 435 E. Vinton Rd., Suite B, Vinton, TX 79821 | 915-273-3430; Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Fort Bliss Soldier Support Center | Pershing Road, Building 505, Room A115, El Paso, TX 79906 | 915-273-3430; Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 AM and 12:30-4 PM |
| Westside Tax Office | 424 Executive Center Blvd., Suite 102, El Paso, TX 79902 | 915-273-3430; Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM |
High-volume day warning
El Paso County warns that county tax offices may close doors earlier than scheduled on high-volume days based on the number of customers waiting. Do not arrive near closing for title or registration work.
County Tax Office vs City of El Paso Consolidated Tax Office
Both are official, but they are not the same workflow. Property tax payment usually routes through the City Tax Office/ACT portal, while vehicle services use county tax offices.
County Tax Assessor-Collector
County tax office and vehicle service side
City of El Paso Consolidated Tax Office
Property tax payment and consolidated collection side
Simple rule
If your question is “How do I pay my property tax bill?” start with the City Tax Office and ACT portal. If your question is “Where do I renew registration or transfer a vehicle title?” start with the County Tax Assessor-Collector office list.
EPCAD vs Tax Office: Appraised Value, Exemptions, Ownership and Mailing Address
El Paso Central Appraisal District is responsible for appraising real and business personal property in El Paso County. It is also the starting point for many ownership, exemption and appraisal-record issues.
Use EPCAD for values
Appraisal values, protest questions and value calculations belong with EPCAD.
Use EPCAD for exemptions
Homestead, over-65, disabled veteran and other exemption questions start with the appraisal district.
Use EPCAD for address changes
EPCAD’s Deeds and Exemptions department helps with property mailing address changes.
Use EPCAD for business renditions
Business personal property renditions are appraisal district tasks, not Tax Office payment-counter tasks.
Do not ignore payment deadline
An EPCAD issue does not automatically stop the January 31 tax payment deadline.
EPCAD contact
Main location: 5801 Trowbridge Dr., El Paso, TX 79925. General phone: 915-780-2131.
Vehicle Registration, Title Transfers and Tax Assessor-Collector Services
County tax offices provide motor vehicle registration, renewals and titling services. These are different from property tax payment search.
Registration renewal
Use county tax offices or approved Texas renewal options. Bring ID, insurance, inspection-related requirements and renewal notice when needed.
Title transfer
Bring title documents, buyer/seller forms, identification, insurance and payment. Do not arrive near closing on high-volume days.
Disabled placards and plates
County tax offices can help with certain disabled parking placards, non-fee plates and related vehicle registration services.
Deputy offices
Contracted full-service deputy offices may provide registration and title services for an additional convenience fee.
Mail-in renewal policy
El Paso County says mail-in registration renewals require driver license details from the registered owner or check writer.
Need another Texas vehicle office?
For other counties, use the correct county tax assessor-collector guide before mailing title or registration documents.
Fort Bend County tax office guideCommon El Paso Tax Payment Problems and Practical Fixes
Use this section when the portal, office, bill, appraisal record or vehicle service path becomes confusing.
Bill is not found
Try account number, property ID, address and owner name. Make sure you are on the El Paso, Texas ACT portal, not a Colorado page.
Mortgage company should pay
Check the official portal and ask your lender for payment proof. Do not assume escrow means the tax office has posted payment.
Paid but still shows due
Keep confirmation, payment date and account details. Allow normal posting time, then contact the Tax Office if the payment still does not appear.
Wrong mailing address
Contact EPCAD for property record mailing address changes. Paying the tax bill does not automatically update the appraisal record.
Value looks wrong
Contact EPCAD for appraisal and protest questions. The Tax Office collects the certified bill and cannot simply lower appraised value.
Need another county?
Do not use El Paso links if your property or vehicle service belongs in another Texas county.
Montgomery County TX tax collector guideEl Paso Property Tax Video Resource
Use this video only as a general visual reference about El Paso property tax timing or payment reminders. Always verify the current bill, deadline, fee and payment route on official El Paso tax pages.
El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector Map: Main Ascarate Office
The main county Tax Assessor-Collector office is listed at 301 Manny Martinez Dr., 1st Floor, El Paso, TX 79905. Use the map for directions only and verify service availability before visiting.
Official El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector Links
Use official sources for live payment, property search, tax office contact, appraisal records, exemptions, title and registration services.
El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector FAQ: Payments, Hours, Vehicle Registration, EPCAD and Deadlines
These answers focus on the real questions users have before paying, calling, visiting, renewing a vehicle registration or contacting EPCAD.
How do I pay El Paso property taxes online?
Use the official ACT El Paso property tax portal. Search by owner, address, account number, property ID or fiduciary number, then verify the record before paying.
What is the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector phone number?
The main county Tax Assessor-Collector phone number is 915-273-3430.
Where is the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector main office?
The main Ascarate office is at 301 Manny Martinez Dr., 1st Floor, El Paso, TX 79905.
What is the City of El Paso Tax Office phone number?
The City of El Paso Consolidated Tax Office phone number is 915-212-0106.
Where is the City of El Paso Consolidated Tax Office?
The Consolidated Tax Office is at 221 N. Kansas, Suite 300, El Paso, TX 79901.
When are El Paso property taxes due?
The City Tax Office says property tax bills are mailed every October, payment is due by January 31, and unpaid amounts become delinquent February 1.
Is there a fee to pay El Paso property taxes online?
The official portal lists a 1.98% convenience fee for credit/debit card payments. No convenience fee is added to eCheck payments, but a $30 returned-check fee applies to returned checks.
Should I contact EPCAD or the Tax Office?
Contact the Tax Office for payment, due date and tax collection questions. Contact EPCAD for appraisal values, exemptions, mailing address, ownership updates and property record questions.
Does the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector handle vehicle registration?
Yes. El Paso County tax offices provide motor vehicle registration, renewals, titling and related services. These are separate from property tax payment search.
Can I pay multiple El Paso tax accounts at once?
The official portal says taxpayers can use a shopping cart and pay up to 50 accounts in one transaction. Accounts are not saved in the cart once payment entry begins.
What if I am looking for El Paso County Colorado?
This guide is for El Paso County, Texas. If your property is in Colorado Springs or El Paso County, Colorado, do not use the Texas payment portal.
Who is the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector?
The official TxDMV and county listings identify Ruben P. Gonzalez as the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector.
Final El Paso Tax Office Reminder
Use the official El Paso property tax portal for payment, the City Tax Office for property tax collection questions, the County Tax Assessor-Collector for vehicle and county tax office services, and EPCAD for appraisal, exemption, ownership and mailing-address issues.
This is an independent TaxCollectors.org guide. It is not the official El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector, City of El Paso Tax Office, EPCAD, TxDMV, lender, legal adviser or tax adviser. Verify live payment amounts, fees, deadlines, office hours, documents, and account status directly with official sources before acting.