Tarrant County Tax Collector: Property Tax, Search & Payment
If you searched for the Tarrant County Tax Collector, this guide covers the official Tax Assessor-Collector office in Tarrant County, Texas. Find the property-tax search and payment route, current payment methods and fees, tax deadlines, office locations, phone numbers, delinquent-tax information and the correct office for appraisal questions.
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Quick Answer: What Is the Tarrant County Tax Collector?
The official office is the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector. It handles local tax collection and related services, including property-tax account information and payment, motor-vehicle registration and title services, and other Tax Office functions. The current official site identifies Rick D. Barnes as Tax Assessor-Collector.
For property taxes, the easiest starting point is the official online account search. You can search by account number, owner name, owner address or property address. The current payment system does not require you to create a profile or log in before searching or making a payment.
Important 2026 system-change notice
The official Tarrant County Tax Office currently states that its online property-tax systems will be unavailable from 3 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2026, until 8 a.m. Thursday, October 1, 2026. During that conversion, online viewing and payment, including pay-by-phone, will be unavailable. The county says 2026 tax amounts will be unavailable until after the conversion and tax statements will begin mailing by mid-October.
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Tarrant County Property Tax Search
The current Tarrant County Tax Office search system lets taxpayers look up an account without creating a profile. The available search methods include account number, owner name, owner address and property address.
Account number
This is usually the cleanest option when you have the tax statement. Leading zeros can be entered but are not required according to the official search instructions.
Owner name
Use the owner’s last name followed by a space and the first name or initial when searching by owner.
Property address
Enter the street number and street name. The official search instructions say not to enter the street type or direction, such as Ave., Ln. or Dr.
What you can do after finding the account
The account system can be used to review account details, payment status and statements, make a payment when a balance is due, and access available receipt or e-statement functions.
How to Pay Tarrant County Property Tax Online
The official Tarrant County payment system is designed so taxpayers can search for an account first and then select an account with a balance due. You do not need to create a profile or log in simply to search or pay.
- Open the official Tax Office payment system. Start with the current Tarrant County Tax Office website rather than a payment advertisement or unfamiliar third-party page.
- Search for your account. Use the account number, owner name, owner address or property address.
- Check the account carefully. Confirm the property, owner information, tax year, balance and payment status before continuing.
- Select your payment method. Review the available online, phone, mail or in-person options and any applicable processing charge.
- Save the confirmation. Keep the receipt or confirmation information and later verify that the payment has posted.
Before you pay
- Confirm the correct Tarrant County account.
- Check the tax year.
- Verify the property and owner information.
- Review the current amount due.
- Check the payment-method fee.
- Save the final receipt or confirmation.
- If a mortgage or escrow company normally pays the tax, check that payment status before making a duplicate payment.
Tarrant County Property Tax Payment Fees
The Tax Office publishes separate fees for electronic checks, credit cards and debit cards. Processing fees can change, so the official payment page and final checkout screen should be treated as the current authority.
| Payment method | Current official information | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| E-check | No fee | Available through the official payment routes. |
| Online or phone credit card | 2.15% | Review the final payment amount before authorization. |
| Online or phone debit card | $2.95 | Confirm the current processor charge before payment. |
| In-person credit card | 2.15%, $2.50 minimum | Published separately from online/phone charges. |
| In-person debit card | $2.50 | Check the current office payment rules before visiting. |
Do not confuse a payment fee with your tax bill
A processor charge is separate from the property tax owed. If the final checkout total looks different from an older article or saved screenshot, use the current official payment information.
Tarrant County Property Tax Due Date
For the regular current-tax-year cycle, the official Tarrant County information states that property taxes become delinquent on February 1. The standard deadline to avoid penalty and interest is January 31. Eligible half-payment and quarterly-payment arrangements use different deadlines.
| Payment situation | Deadline shown by the official county | Who it applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Regular annual payment | January 31 | Standard current-tax-year property-tax payment. |
| Delinquency begins | February 1 | Unpaid current-year property taxes. |
| Half-payment option | First half by November 30; second half by June 30 of the following year | Taxpayers who qualify and make the first half payment on time. |
| Quarter-payment option | January 31, March 31, May 31 and July 31 | Eligible residence homesteads with an Over-65 or Disability Exemption. |
Mailing does not eliminate deadline risk
The official payment instructions explain the applicable postmark and receipt rules for mailed payments. Use the current county instructions for the specific payment you are making and allow enough time for the payment to arrive or process.
Ways to Pay Tarrant County Property Tax
Online
Search your account through the official Tax Office payment system and select an account with a balance due. No login is required simply to search or pay.
By phone
The official payment processor can be reached at 817-884-1110. Have the account number ready when possible.
By mail
Checks, cashier’s checks and money orders are accepted by mail. The current published mailing address is P.O. Box 961018, Fort Worth, TX 76161-0018.
In person
Property-tax payments can be made at Tax Office branch locations. Check the current location list and payment rules before traveling.
Returned checks
The official payment information states that returned checks incur a $25 service charge. Checks are electronically cleared and a check copy is imaged by the Tax Office.
Tarrant County Tax Collector Offices and Hours
The official Tax Office currently lists eight branch locations. The published standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Services and drop-box availability can differ by branch.
| Location | Address | Phone | Published hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Office | 100 E. Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, TX 76196 | 817-884-1100 | Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Arlington | 700 E. Abram Street, Arlington, TX 76010 | 817-548-3935 | Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Southlake | 1400 Main Street, Suite 110, Southlake, TX 76092 | 817-884-1100 | Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Mansfield | 1100 E. Broad Street, Mansfield, TX 76063 | 817-473-5127 | Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Northeast | 645 Grapevine Hwy., Hurst, TX 76054 | 817-581-3635 | Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Northwest | 6713 Telephone Road, Room 101, Lake Worth, TX 76135 | 817-238-4435 | Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Poly | 3212 Miller Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76119 | 817-531-5635 | Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Southwest | 6551 Granbury Road, Fort Worth, TX 76133 | 817-370-4535 | Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4:30 PM |
Main-office drop box
The official Tax Office states that a drop box is available 24/7 outside the main office at 100 E. Weatherford Street for Motor Vehicle, Property Tax and Special Inventory Tax transactions.
Tarrant County Tax Collector vs Tarrant Appraisal District
A common mistake is contacting the Tax Assessor-Collector about a property-assessment issue. The two offices have different responsibilities.
Choose the office based on your problem
The Tarrant Appraisal District lists its office at 2500 Handley-Ederville Road, Fort Worth, TX 76118-6909, with phone number 817-284-0024. Its published business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Tarrant County Delinquent Property Taxes and Tax Sales
Unpaid property taxes become delinquent after the regular January 31 deadline. If an account progresses into the delinquent-tax process, do not rely on an old balance from a previous statement. Use the official Tax Office information and the appropriate tax-sale authority.
Tax-sale information requires extra caution
Tarrant County’s official information says delinquent tax sales are conducted through the Constable Precinct 3 process. Sales are scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month, beginning at approximately 10 AM, at the Tarrant County 1895 Courthouse, 100 W. Weatherford St., Fort Worth.
Properties appearing on a sale list can change status, including withdrawal from a sale. The county specifically warns that sale information is informational and that properties are sold on an “as is” and buyer-beware basis. Anyone considering a tax-sale purchase should independently verify the current official records and obtain appropriate legal advice.
Tarrant County Motor Vehicle and Registration Services
The Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector also provides motor-vehicle services. These can include registration and renewal, title transactions and other vehicle-related services. Because not every branch necessarily provides every transaction, use the current official location information before visiting.
Registration
Use the official Tax Office motor-vehicle information for registration and renewal requirements.
Title transactions
Check the official vehicle-title information and branch service availability before going in person.
Office selection
Choose a location based on the transaction rather than simply selecting the closest office.
Tarrant County Half-Payment and Quarterly Payment Options
Tarrant County provides special property-tax payment arrangements for eligible taxpayers. These should not be confused with a general extension of the January 31 deadline.
Half-payment option
Eligible taxpayers can pay taxes in two equal installments without penalty and interest when the first half is paid on time. The official FAQ identifies November 30 for the first half and June 30 of the following year for the second half.
Quarter-payment option
The official FAQ says this option applies to qualifying residence homesteads with an Over-65 Exemption or Disability Exemption. The listed payment dates are January 31, March 31, May 31 and July 31.
Eligibility and timing should always be checked against the current official Tax Office information for the tax year involved.
Tarrant County Tax Collector Phone and Mailing Address
Physical address
Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector100 E. Weatherford Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Tax Office hours are published as Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM.
Property-tax mailing address
Rick D. Barnes, Tax Assessor-CollectorPO Box 961018
Fort Worth, TX 76161-0018
Use the current official payment instructions for the exact mailing and postmark rules that apply.
Phone payment reminder
The county distinguishes the Tax Office’s main phone number from the third-party payment processor. Calling 817-884-1110 for a payment connects you to the payment processor, not a Tax Office representative taking the payment directly.
Common Tarrant County Tax Problems and the Right Next Step
I cannot find my tax bill
Search the official account system by account number, owner name or address. The county also provides an e-statement option.
My payment is not showing
Keep the confirmation and allow the applicable processing time. If the payment still does not appear, contact the Tax Office with the account and payment information.
My mortgage company should pay
Check your escrow or mortgage payment arrangement before making a duplicate payment. If needed, confirm the account status with the Tax Office.
I disagree with my property value
This is generally an appraisal issue. Contact Tarrant Appraisal District rather than attempting to change the value through the payment portal.
Official Tarrant County Tax Collector Resources
Property search & payment
Search an account, review details and make an available payment.
Open official payment systemAccount search
Search by account number, owner name, owner address or property address.
Open account searchPayment rules
Review current payment methods, fees, mailing rules and phone payment information.
View payment informationLocations and hours
Check the current eight-branch list and service information.
View official locationsTarrant Appraisal District
Use TAD for appraisal values, exemptions and related property-record issues.
Open TADTarrant County Tax Collector FAQs
What is the official Tarrant County Tax Collector website?
The official office is the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector. Its current Tax Office payment and account systems are hosted through the Tarrant County government domain.
Who is the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector?
The current official Tarrant County Tax Office identifies Rick D. Barnes as the Tax Assessor-Collector.
What is the Tarrant County Tax Collector phone number?
The main Tax Assessor-Collector number is 817-884-1100.
How do I search my Tarrant County property tax account?
Use the official account search. You can search by account number, owner name, owner address or property address.
Do I need a login to pay Tarrant County property taxes?
No. The current official payment system states that a profile or login is not required to search an account or make a payment.
When are Tarrant County property taxes due?
The standard deadline is January 31, with property taxes becoming delinquent February 1. Eligible half- and quarter-payment plans have separate dates.
What are the current Tarrant County property tax payment fees?
The official payment information currently lists no fee for eCheck, 2.15% for online or phone credit-card payments, and $2.95 for online or phone debit-card payments. In-person card fees are different.
Can I pay Tarrant County property tax by phone?
Yes. The county lists 817-884-1110 for its third-party payment processor. Keep your account information and payment confirmation for your records.
What if I did not receive my Tarrant County tax statement?
Search your account through the official Tax Office system and use the available e-statement option. The county states that failure to receive a statement does not remove the taxpayer’s responsibility for tax, penalty or interest.
Who handles Tarrant County property values and exemptions?
The Tarrant Appraisal District handles property-value, exemption, owner-name and related appraisal-record questions. The Tax Assessor-Collector handles collection and payment.
When are Tarrant County delinquent tax sales held?
The official Constable Precinct 3 information states that delinquent tax sales are held on the first Tuesday of each month, beginning at approximately 10 AM at the Tarrant County 1895 Courthouse.
Is TaxCollectors.org the official Tarrant County Tax Office?
No. TaxCollectors.org is an independent informational guide. Use official Tarrant County systems for payments, tax accounts, vehicle transactions and other government services.
Before You Pay the Tarrant County Tax Collector
The safest approach is simple: confirm the county, tax year, account and amount before paying. Use the official Tarrant County Tax Office payment system, review the current processing fee, save your receipt and verify the payment posted.
- Use the official Tarrant County account search.
- Verify the property and tax year before payment.
- Review the current payment fee for your selected method.
- Remember that January 31 is the standard deadline and February 1 begins delinquency for the regular cycle.
- Check the current branch information before visiting an office.
- Use Tarrant Appraisal District for value, exemption and appraisal-record issues.
- For delinquent tax-sale matters, use the official Constable and Tax Office information.
- Never send sensitive banking or identity information to TaxCollectors.org.
TaxCollectors.org is an independent guide and is not the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector, Tarrant County government, Tarrant Appraisal District or a payment processor. Government fees, deadlines, office services, payment systems and tax-sale information can change. Verify the current official information before acting.
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