Pay, Check or Fix a Johnson County TX Tax Bill
Use this guide to find the correct Johnson County property-tax account, compare payment fees, check Cleburne, Alvarado and Burleson office hours, or fix a late, missing, escrow or appraisal-related problem.
This page covers Johnson County, Texas. Confirm the state before entering payment details because Johnson County offices in Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, Arkansas, Tennessee and Georgia use different systems.
2 N. Mill St., Cleburne, TX 76033.
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Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Property Tax Penalty & Interest Calculator
State-specific penalty rates • Interest accrual • Tax lien deadline • Cost-of-waiting breakdown
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Tax Lien Warning
| If You Pay On | Days Late | Penalty | Interest | Total Owed | Extra Cost |
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$1.50 flat convenience fee.
2.4% convenience fee.
What are you trying to do?
Search the official account, confirm every property and tax year, then choose eCheck, card, check or counter payment.
Use Johnson CAD, not the Tax Office. The Tax Office collects the certified bill but does not change appraisal records.
Check the live account for penalty, interest and collection penalty before sending an estimated amount.
How to search and pay Johnson County property tax
Which search field should you use?
| Search | What to enter | Micro-help |
|---|---|---|
| Account number | Exact account number with dashes | Example format shown by the portal: 126-0586-00010. |
| Owner name | Last name + first name or initial | Try “Doe J” rather than a full middle name if the first search fails. |
| Owner address | Street number + street name | This is the mailing address attached to the owner record. |
| Property location | Street number + street name | Do not enter street type or direction such as Ave., Ln., Dr., N or S. |
Johnson County property-tax payment fees
| Method | Fee/rule | Useful when | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| eCheck | $1.50 flat fee; online only | Lower-cost online payment on a large bill | Enter bank details carefully. |
| Credit card | 2.4% convenience fee | Online, counter or phone convenience | Percentage fee rises with the bill amount. |
| Cash | No processor fee listed | In-person payment | Do not mail cash. |
| Check | No processor fee listed | Mail or counter when timing allows | Include stubs/account numbers and meet the postmark rule. |
| Phone card | 2.4% card fee | Pay by card without visiting | Official payment-options page lists 800-884-6091. |
| Tax certificate | Cash-only transaction | When requesting a tax certificate | This is different from paying a normal tax bill. |
Due date, post-deadline penalties and attorney referral
Johnson County says statements are normally mailed around October and are due on receipt. January 31 is normally the last day to pay without penalty and interest; taxes become delinquent February 1. If January 31 falls on a weekend or legal state/national holiday, the next-business-day rule applies.
Partial payments and four-installment option
The Tax Office says it accepts partial payments. Penalty and interest apply only to the portion that remains unpaid.
Owners who qualify for an over-65, disabled or disabled-veteran exemption may pay current taxes due on their home in four installments.
Mailing address, USPS postmark and statement problems
Cleburne, TX 76033
For a tax payment, include the statement stub(s) or clearly identify every account being paid.
The Tax Office uses the U.S. Postal Service cancellation mark as the payment date when the envelope is properly addressed with correct postage. Near the deadline, the office recommends taking the envelope inside the Post Office to help ensure a timely cancellation mark.
| Method | What controls timing | User action |
|---|---|---|
| USPS mail | Postal Service cancellation/postmark | Keep postal proof and mail early. |
| FedEx/UPS/common carrier | Carrier receipt date when the carrier took possession | A label-created date alone is not enough. |
| Bank bill pay | The institution still needs time to deliver/process payment | Schedule well before delinquency. |
Johnson County Tax Office hours and locations
| Office | Address | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleburne Annex / Main | 2 North Mill Street, Cleburne, TX 76033 | Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m. | 817-558-0122 |
| Alvarado Sub-courthouse | 206 North Baugh Street, Alvarado, TX 76009 | Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m. | 817-558-0122 |
| Burleson Sub-courthouse | 247 Elk Drive, Burleson, TX 76028 | Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m. | 817-558-0122 |
propertytax@johnsoncountytx.org
Fax: 817-556-0826
Check holiday closures, bring the statement/account number and choose the correct service. The Tax Office does not issue driver licenses.
Tax Office or Johnson CAD: who fixes your problem?
| Problem | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Pay tax, check balance, receipt, penalty | Johnson County Tax Office | Collects local property taxes. |
| Property value too high | Johnson CAD | Appraises property and handles protests. |
| Homestead/over-65/disabled exemption | Johnson CAD | Approves or denies exemption applications. |
| Owner or mailing address wrong | Johnson CAD | Tax Office mails to the appraisal-district record. |
| Rendition/business personal property | Johnson CAD | Appraisal/rendition function. |
| Driver license | Texas DPS | Johnson County Tax Office does not provide driver-license service. |
Need vehicle registration instead of a property-tax payment?
The Johnson County Tax Office also handles vehicle registration services. This is separate from driver licensing, which belongs to Texas DPS.
TxDMV’s new identification requirements for initial registration took effect March 5, 2026. The office says the new ID rules for registration renewal do not take effect until January 1, 2027.
Johnson County remains one of Texas’s emissions counties. The office says most gasoline vehicles 2–24 years old need an emissions inspection before renewal; diesel vehicles and motorcycles are exempt from that emissions requirement.
The Tax Office lists H-E-B and Kroger renewal options in Burleson and Cleburne for qualifying Johnson County residents with the renewal notice, proof of insurance and current inspection.
Looking for a different Johnson County?
This article is specifically for Johnson County, Texas. Do not use the Texas payment portal if your property or vehicle record belongs to another state.
Searches such as Johnson County tax collector KS, MO, IN / Indiana, AR, TN or GA refer to different governments, office names and payment systems.
“Johnston County tax collector NC” uses a different spelling—Johnston, not Johnson—and is not covered by this Texas guide.
Final payment safety checklist
Johnson County official resources
Johnson County Tax Collector FAQs
Is this the Johnson County Tax Collector in Texas?
Yes. This guide covers Johnson County, Texas, where the official office is the Johnson County Tax Office led by the Tax Assessor-Collector. It does not cover Johnson County in Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, Arkansas, Tennessee or Georgia, or Johnston County, North Carolina.
How do I pay Johnson County property taxes online?
Use the official Johnson County Tax Office search page, find the correct account, verify the owner, property and tax year, then choose a payment method. The office lists online eCheck and credit-card options and recommends keeping proof after payment.
What are Johnson County Tax Office hours?
The Cleburne, Alvarado and Burleson Tax Office locations list Monday-Friday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Check the official holiday schedule before traveling.
What are the Johnson County property-tax payment fees?
The official payment-options page lists a flat $1.50 convenience fee for eCheck and a 2.4% convenience fee for credit-card transactions. eCheck is online only; cards are accepted online, at the counter and by phone.
When are Johnson County property taxes delinquent?
Tax statements are normally mailed around October and are due on receipt. January 31 is normally the last day to pay without penalty and interest, with taxes delinquent February 1. A next-business-day rule applies when January 31 falls on a weekend or legal holiday.
Does Johnson County accept partial property-tax payments?
Yes. The Tax Office FAQ says partial payments are accepted and penalty and interest are incurred only on the unpaid portion of the tax.
Who can pay Johnson County taxes in four installments?
Property owners who qualify for an over-65, disabled or disabled-veteran exemption may pay current taxes due on their home in four installments. The standard dates are before February 1, March 31, May 31 and July 31, subject to the official rules.
What if I never received a Johnson County tax statement?
Contact the Tax Office and search the official account. Johnson County says failure to send or receive a tax bill generally does not change the tax, delinquency date, lien, penalty or interest, so do not wait for another paper statement before checking.
Should I contact the Johnson County Tax Office or Johnson CAD?
Use the Tax Office for payments, balances, receipts, penalties and collection questions. Use Johnson CAD for property value, exemptions, ownership or mailing-address changes, renditions, appraisal notices and protests.
Does the Johnson County Tax Office handle vehicle registration and driver licenses?
The Tax Office handles vehicle registration services, but it does not issue driver licenses. Driver-license services are handled by the Texas Department of Public Safety.