This page helps users handle Property Tax tasks in Montgomery County, Texas, including finding a tax balance, searching for an account, and using official payment options.
The Montgomery County Tax Office provides the main online property tax search and payment portal for accounts whose taxes are collected by the office.
Montgomery County Tax Office online payment portal
Use the Montgomery County Tax Office portal to search for a property tax account and review the balance before paying online. The portal supports payment by Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, or eCheck after the account is located.
- Owner name, entered as last name first
- Property address
- Account number
- CAD Reference Number or Appraisal District Number
- Owner ID
The search form requires a search term. Enter at least four characters for most searches, or one character for an account number search.
- Go to the Montgomery County Tax Office online payment portal.
- Choose the search type that matches the information you have.
- Enter the required search term and, if helpful, add a second filter by name or address.
- Open the matching account to review the property tax balance.
- Continue to the payment option if you want to pay online by card or eCheck.
Search tip: for owner name searches, enter the last name first, such as SMITH ADAM. If the account is not found, try a wildcard format such as SMITH%ADAM.
Property tax search options
The Tax Office search tools support several ways to find an account. Use the method that matches the information on your bill, appraisal notice, or property record.
| Search option | How to enter it |
|---|---|
| Owner name | Enter the last name, then the first name. |
| Property address | Use the address format shown by the portal; abbreviate direction and street type when needed. |
| Account number | Do not enter dashes. |
| CAD Reference Number or Appraisal District Number | Use the 6-digit Property ID or PID issued by the appraisal district. |
| Owner ID | Use the owner reference account number from the Appraisal District. |
Tax statements and payment information
The Montgomery County Tax Office property tax page links to tax statements, online payment, delinquent tax penalty and interest information, payment plans for current accounts, tax rate information, tax sales, trust properties, taxpayer rights and remedies, property tax workshops, and the State of Texas Property Tax Code.
For county tax information and related links, review the Montgomery County Tax Office property tax page.
Portfolios for multiple tax accounts
The Tax Office portfolio feature lets users group multiple tax accounts for easier review and payment. A portfolio may include one or more properties and can show property location, certified owner, current year amounts due, and total amounts due.
Taxpayers may add or delete accounts after logging in. A locked portfolio can be used to lock selected accounts and amounts due, which is especially useful for fiduciary companies. Payments for a portfolio may be mailed to the Tax Office with the portfolio lock ID included.
Montgomery Central Appraisal District records
Montgomery Central Appraisal District handles appraisal-related property information for Montgomery County, including property search, exemption filing, protest filing, ARB hearing check-in, map search, open records requests, and taxpayer notices.
Property owners can use the Montgomery Central Appraisal District official site for appraisal district services that relate to market value, exemptions, protests, and appraisal district property records.
Montgomery County property tax contacts
For property tax account questions, payment issues, or appraisal-related tax questions, use the appropriate public office contact.
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Montgomery County Tax Office, 400 N. San Jacinto St., Conroe, Texas 77301
Phone: (936) 539-7897
Email: [email protected] -
Montgomery Central Appraisal District, 109 Gladstell, Conroe, Texas 77301
Mailing: P.O. Box 2233, Conroe, Texas 77305
Phone: (936) 756-3354 or (936) 441-2186
Common questions
Where can I search for my Montgomery County property tax balance?
Use the Montgomery County Tax Office online payment portal to search for accounts collected by the Tax Office and review the property tax balance.
Can I pay Montgomery County property taxes online?
Yes. After locating the tax account in the Tax Office portal, you can pay online using Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, or eCheck.
What should I do if an owner name search does not find the account?
Try entering the last name first and use a wildcard if needed, such as SMITH%ADAM.
Is the CAD Reference Number the same as the Property ID?
Yes. The portal describes the CAD Reference Number or Appraisal District Number as the Property ID or PID issued by the appraisal district.
Which office handles appraisal value, exemptions, and protests?
Montgomery Central Appraisal District handles appraisal district services, including property search, exemption filing, protest filing, and appraisal-related notices.