Search and Pay Jefferson County, Texas Property Taxes

This page helps with Property Tax tasks in Jefferson County, Texas, including finding a tax balance, paying a bill, checking payment options, and knowing which office handles values, exemptions, and tax collection.

The Jefferson County Tax Office is the main collection office, while the Jefferson Central Appraisal District handles property values and exemptions.

Jefferson County property tax balance search

Use the Jefferson County property tax balance page to search accounts collected by the Jefferson County Tax Office. The tool supports online payment by credit card or eCheck after an account is located.

You can start with any of these search details:

• Owner name, entered last name first
• Property address
• Account number
• CAD reference number
• Fiduciary number

After entering the search information, select the matching search type and run the search.

• Enter the account number, owner name, address, appraisal district reference number, or fiduciary number.
• Select the correct Search By option.
• Add a second search criterion only if you need to narrow the results.
• Click Search, then review the Property Tax Status page.
• Use the pay button on the account page if you want to add that account to the shopping cart.

Search the Jefferson County property tax balance page.

The shopping cart can include up to 50 accounts, but accounts are not saved after you move to the Certified Payments site.

Online and in-person payment options

Jefferson County property taxes may be paid online, by phone, by mail, or in person. Partial payments are allowed, but any balance still owed on February 1 is penalized.

The Tax Office lists these payment options:

For current payment instructions, use the Jefferson County property tax payment options.

Tax Office locations and payment hours

In-person tax payments are accepted at the listed Jefferson County Tax Office locations during the posted hours.

Values, exemptions, and tax rates

The Jefferson Central Appraisal District establishes property values, grants exemptions, and certifies the appraisal roll to the Tax Assessor-Collector. Questions about value or exemptions should go to JCAD.

The governing body of each taxing unit sets the tax rate. The Tax Assessor-Collector then creates the certified tax roll and levies taxes each year.

For appraisal and exemption information, use the Jefferson Central Appraisal District. For county tax process details, review the Jefferson County Tax Office property tax overview.

How Jefferson County property tax is calculated

Property tax depends on the appraised value, exemptions, and tax rates adopted by the applicable taxing units. The Tax Office example shows a $100,000 appraised value reduced by a 20% optional exemption and a $25,000 general homestead exemption, resulting in a $55,000 taxable value.

Using a tax rate of $1.30 per $100 of value, the sample tax due is $715.00.

Tax rates are listed per $100 valuation. You can review current and prior rate information through the Jefferson County property tax resources.

Installment plans and delinquent taxes

Qualified residential property owners with a Homestead Exemption and an Over 65 or Disabled Exemption may use the Quarter-Payment Plan. At least one-fourth of the total tax bill must be paid by January 31 to enroll and avoid penalty and interest.

The remaining Quarter-Payment Plan due dates are March 31, May 31, and July 31. The Tax Office also lists a disaster installment payment plan for 2024 real and tangible personal property taxes on property in Jefferson County damaged by severe weather, tornadoes, and flooding declared natural disasters during 2024 in Texas.

Taxes are due when statements are sent out, with payment allowed until January 31 after the October mail out. Late charges begin February 1 in most cases.

Tax certificates

The Jefferson County Tax Office prepares and issues tax certificates upon request. The fee for each tax certificate is $10, and the listed processing time is normally 2–3 business days.

Requests may be submitted by email, fax, mail, or in person. Accepted payment forms are cash in person, certified check, money order, or business check.

Use the Jefferson County tax certificate request information for the request form and submission details.

Delinquent tax sales

The Jefferson County Tax Office posts delinquent tax sale information, including sheriff sale dates, bidder requirements, payment rules, and eligibility standards.

A bidder must request a Statement of No Delinquent Taxes Owed from the Jefferson County Tax Office before the sale deadline. The Tax Office states that no one can obtain this statement on the day of the sale.

Review the Jefferson County delinquent tax sale information before participating.

Property tax contacts

Use these contacts for Jefferson County property tax questions, payments, values, exemptions, and tax certificate requests.

• Jefferson County Tax Office, P.O. Box 2112, Beaumont, TX 77704
  Phone: (409) 835-8516
  Fax: (409) 835-8589
  Email: PROPERTY@JEFFERSONCOUNTYTX.GOV
• Jefferson Central Appraisal District, P O Box 21337, Beaumont, TX. 77720
  Beaumont phone: (409) 840-9944
  Mid County phone: (409) 727-4611
  Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm
• Jefferson County Tax Office, Property Tax Department, PO Box 2112, Beaumont, TX 77704-2112
  Email for tax certificate requests: property@jeffersoncountytx.gov
  Fax for tax certificate requests: (409) 784-5848