This page helps you handle Property Tax tasks in Henderson County, Texas. It points you to the main county payment tool, the appraisal district search system, key deadlines, and the offices that handle taxes, values, and exemptions.

For most payment and bill lookup needs, the Henderson County Tax Assessor-Collector is the main starting point. For appraised values, ownership details, exemptions, and protests, the Henderson County Appraisal District handles those parts of the process.

Henderson County property tax payment and lookup

The main county payment tool is the online tax payment page. Use it to search and pay Property Tax online for Henderson County.

Search and pay Henderson County property taxes online.

  • Open the county payment page.
  • Search for your tax record and review the amount due.
  • Submit payment through the online system if you are ready to pay.

Important: The deadline for paying property taxes is January 31. The delinquency date is February 1, and failure to receive a bill does not waive penalty or interest.

Use the appraisal district search when you need property details tied to value, ownership, or tax year. The search offers several ways to narrow results.

  • Owner Name, entered as "Last Name First Name" or last name only
  • Street Number
  • Street Name
  • Property ID
  • Owner ID or Geographic ID
  • Tax Year

If your search returns too many matches, use the advanced options to narrow the record. If an address search is too broad, try only the street name. If a name search is difficult, try only the first name or only the last name.

Search Henderson CAD property records.

Deadlines, values, and tax rates

Tax collections begin around October 1, and taxpayers have until January 31 of the following year to pay. On February 1, penalty and interest begin accumulating on most unpaid tax bills.

Henderson CAD states that current-year notices of appraised value are typically mailed in mid April. Website values are not updated until those notices have been mailed.

For tax rate information and local hearing details, use the county's Truth in Taxation resources. Those pages explain how local taxing units set rates and show tax rate information for the current tax year.

View Truth in Taxation information or review Henderson County tax rates.

Exemptions, ownership changes, and protests

The Henderson County Appraisal District handles exemption applications, exemption removals, ownership corrections, and value protests. The county tax office directs users to the appraisal district for those tasks.

If you need to file a homestead or agricultural form online, use the CAD forms portal. If you need to review property details, communications, or file an online appeal, use the Taxpayer Portal.

Submit Henderson CAD online forms and access the Henderson CAD Taxpayer Portal.

Note: Henderson CAD says it does not charge a fee to file a Residential Homestead Application.

Property tax contacts in Henderson County

Use these contacts for the next step that matches your issue.

  • Henderson County Tax Assessor-Collector main office Courthouse Annex, Room 103, 125 N. Prairieville Street, Athens, Texas 75751
    Property taxes: (903) 675-6134
    Fax: (903) 677-7230
    Hours: 7:45 am-4:45 pm M-F
    Email: pgoodall@henderson-county.com
  • Henderson County Tax Assessor-Collector Chandler Sub-Station 460 S. Broad Street, Chandler, Texas 75758
    Phone: (903) 849-4946
    Fax: (903) 849-6125
    Hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm M-F
  • Henderson County Tax Assessor-Collector Seven Points Sub-Station 422 E. Cedar Creek Pkwy, Ste. D, Seven Points, Texas 75143
    Phone: (903) 432-4323
    Fax: (903) 432-3278
    Hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm M-F
  • Henderson County Appraisal District 1751 Enterprise, Athens, TX 75751
    Phone: (903) 675-9296
    Fax: (903) 675-4223
    Email: hendersoncad@hcadtx.org
    Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Common questions

Where do I pay Property Tax in Henderson County, Texas?

You can use the county's online payment page to search and pay property taxes. The Henderson County Tax Assessor-Collector also handles property tax payments through its offices.

Where do I look up appraised value or ownership details?

Use the Henderson CAD Property Search for owner name, address, Property ID, tax year, and related property details. That is the better option when you need appraisal-side information instead of payment processing.

Who handles exemptions and value protests?

The Henderson County Appraisal District handles exemptions, exemption removals, ownership corrections, and protests of property value.

When are Henderson County property taxes due?

Taxes are due when you receive your statement. Taxpayers have until January 31 to pay, and delinquency begins February 1.

What should I do if I did not receive a tax bill?

Contact the tax office. Henderson County states that not receiving a bill does not waive penalty or interest.

Can I file homestead forms online?

Yes. Henderson CAD provides an online forms portal for available forms, including Homestead Exemption. The appraisal district also states that it does not charge a fee to file a Residential Homestead Application.

What if I need information about delinquent tax sales?

The county directs users to the delinquent tax attorneys for delinquent tax sale information. It also states that a purchaser at the sale must present a written statement from the County Tax Assessor-Collector showing the purchaser does not owe delinquent taxes in the county, and that statement must be requested at the main office in Athens for a $10 cost and is valid for 90 days.