This page helps you look up, pay, and manage Property Tax matters in Galveston County, Texas. It points you to the Galveston County Tax Office payment system, explains what the county handles, and shows where to go for appraisal, protest, and exemption issues.

This site is independent and does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice or guarantees. Use official county and appraisal district resources to confirm account details, payment status, deadlines, and eligibility rules.

Look up and pay property taxes online

Use the county payment portal to find a tax account, review the balance, and submit payment online.

  • Owner name entered last name first
  • Property address
  • Account number or long account number
  • Fiduciary number

You can enter one search value first, then add a second search field to narrow the results if needed.

  • Open the official property tax payment portal.
  • Search by owner name, property address, account number, long account number, or fiduciary number.
  • Use a second search field if you need to narrow similar results.
  • Review the account details, then choose to pay by credit card, debit card, or electronic check.
  • Print your receipt after payment and keep it for your records.

Important: online bill payments from your bank generate a paper check, not an electronic payment, and some banks may take 3 to 5 days to process it.

Payment methods and fees

The Tax Office accepts online and telephone payments through Paymentus, and the convenience fee depends on the payment type.

Payment method How to pay Convenience fee
Credit card Online or by telephone 2.2%
Debit card Online or by telephone 2.2%
Electronic check Online or by telephone $0.50

You may also pay by mail, by drop box, or in person. For mailed payments, use 722 21st Street, Galveston, TX 77550, because USPS may not recognize Moody Avenue for this purpose.

Telephone payments are available at (800) 420-1663. The county states that taxes become delinquent on February 1 unless January 31 falls on a weekend.

Deadlines and payment options

Galveston County Tax Office mails tax statements during October. Standard payments are due by January 31, and unpaid balances begin adding penalty and interest on February 1.

If you qualify, the county lists other payment paths. Split or half pay allows the first half by November 30 and the second half by June 30 without penalty and interest. Some homesteads for seniors, disabled persons, disabled veterans, surviving spouses of a disabled veteran, or Governor declared disaster victims may qualify for quarterly installments due no later than January 31, March 31, May 31, and July 31.

If you are behind, the Tax Office says payment agreements may help reduce added costs before delinquent attorney fees are added July 1. You can also pay in advance during the year if you note ESCROW with the account number.

Know which office handles what

The Galveston County Tax Office collects property taxes for many local governments in the county, but appraisal district functions are separate. The county explains that appraisal districts handle ownership, exemption, and value information, and only the CAD can make changes to property records such as ownership or mailing address.

Use the Galveston County Property Tax page for county collection, payment options, and deadlines. For valuation, exemption, and appraisal system details, use the Galveston Central Appraisal District property tax system page and the Galveston CAD property search.

If you need to correct ownership or mailing details, protest a value, or apply for exemptions, start with the appraisal district rather than the county payment portal.

Exemptions, protests, and e-statements

Galveston County says CADs typically issue notices of appraised value in April. The county states you have until May 15 or 30 days after the notice date, whichever is later, to protest the value.

For protest help, the county’s protest information page directs property owners to search for the property through GCAD and file a formal protest form to be scheduled for an informal conference. The appraisal district also provides exemption details, including homestead, over-65, disability, and disabled veteran categories, through its exemptions page and homestead page.

You can also sign up for annual tax statements by email through the county payment portal. The county says to sign up no later than September 15, and requests to remove or update an email address should be sent to [email protected].

Property tax contacts

These offices handle public-facing Property Tax questions for Galveston County, Texas.

Common questions

How do I search for a Galveston County property tax account?

Use the county payment portal and search by owner name, property address, account number, long account number, or fiduciary number. Owner name searches should be entered last name first. If the first search returns too many results, add a second search field to narrow it.

Can I pay Galveston County property taxes by phone?

Yes. The county lists telephone payments through Paymentus at (800) 420-1663. Credit and debit card payments carry a 2.2% convenience fee, and electronic checks cost $0.50.

What if I need to change ownership information or apply for an exemption?

Those issues go through the appraisal district, not the county collection portal. The county states that only the CAD can make changes to ownership, mailing address, exemption, and value records. Start with the Galveston Central Appraisal District for those requests.

When do Galveston County property taxes become delinquent?

The county says property taxes are delinquent February 1 unless January 31 falls on a weekend. Payments mailed after January 31 can add penalty and interest unless you are using an approved payment option. If timing is close, avoid relying on last-minute bank bill pay because the county says it generates a paper check.

Where can I find office locations and hours for the Tax Office?

The county provides branch and satellite information on its office locations and hours page. That page lists the Galveston, League City, Texas City, Santa Fe, Friendswood, and Crystal Beach offices, along with current office hour details and drop box notes. Use it before going in person, especially for limited satellite schedules.