This page helps you check Property Tax details in Jefferson County, Texas, including how to look up a balance, pay online, and find the right county office for questions. It focuses on the Jefferson County Tax Office and related official county services tied to billing, payment, and tax account handling.

Our site is independent and does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice or guarantees. Use official county resources to confirm account details, payment status, deadlines, exemptions, and tax rates.

Use the county’s online tax search to find an account balance, review a property tax status page, and move eligible accounts into the payment cart.

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

You can also add an optional second search field to narrow the results before you run the search.

  • Open the Jefferson County property tax search.
  • Enter one search term and choose the matching “Search By” option such as Owner Name, Property Address, Account No., CAD Reference No., or Fiduciary No.
  • Add a second search term if you want to narrow the results further.
  • Run the search and open the property tax status page for the account you need.
  • Use the payment button on that page to add the account to the shopping cart if you want to pay online.

You can pay up to 50 accounts in one transaction, but accounts are not saved in the cart after you leave for the Certified Payments site.

Property tax payment options

Jefferson County lets property owners pay online, by phone, by mail, or in person. Online payments accept credit card or eCheck, and the county notes that card and eCheck payments are processed through Certified Payments by Deluxe.

For in-person payments, the county lists three public payment locations. Cash, check, and credit or debit cards are accepted at those counters, and the listed convenience fee for property card payments is 2.25%.

  • Pay online from the property balance page by credit card or eCheck.
  • Pay by phone at (888) 431-5131 or (866) 549-1010 using bureau code 2228888.
  • Mail a payment to the Jefferson County Tax Office and include the property account number.
  • Pay in person at Beaumont, Mid-County, or Port Arthur during listed office hours.

For the county’s main payment instructions and installment details, use the Property Tax Payment Options page.

Deadlines and installment plans

Property taxes are due when statements are sent, with payment allowed until January 31 following the October mailout. In most cases, late charges begin on February 1.

Partial payments are allowed. The county also offers a quarter-payment plan for qualified residential property owners who have a Homestead Exemption and an Over 65 or Disabled Exemption. To enroll and avoid penalty and interest, at least one-fourth of the total tax bill must be paid by January 31, with the remaining payments due by March 31, May 31, and July 31.

The county also lists a disaster installment payment plan for 2024 real and tangible personal property taxes on qualifying damaged property in Jefferson County.

Values, exemptions, and tax rates

The Jefferson County Tax Office collects property taxes, but the Jefferson Central Appraisal District handles property values and exemptions. If your question is about appraised value, exemption eligibility, or a name or address change, that part of the process goes through the appraisal district rather than the tax office.

The county also publishes property tax rate information for Jefferson County and other taxing entities. For general county tax information, see the Jefferson County Tax Office property tax page.

If a tax bill seems higher than expected, check value, exemptions, and the adopted tax rates for the taxing units on that property before assuming the balance is wrong.

Jefferson County Tax Office contacts

Use these public-facing contacts for property tax payments, account questions, and related office visits.

  • Jefferson County Tax Office Property Tax
    Phone: (409) 835-8516
    Email: PROPERTY@JEFFERSONCOUNTYTX.GOV
  • Jefferson County Courthouse 1149 Pearl Street 1st Floor Beaumont, TX 77701
    Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Mid-County Office 4605 Jerry Ware Dr. Beaumont, TX 77705
    Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Port Arthur Sub Courthouse 525 Lakeshore Drive Port Arthur, TX 77640
    Hours: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 1pm - 4:30 p.m.
  • Jefferson County Tax Office mailing address P. O. Box 2112 Beaumont, TX 77704-2112
  • Jefferson Central Appraisal District 4610 S 4th St Beaumont, TX 77705
    Phone: (409) 840-9944
    Mid Co phone: (409) 727-4611
    Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm

Common questions

How do I find my Jefferson County property tax balance online?

Use the county’s online property tax search and enter an account number, owner name, property address, CAD reference number, or fiduciary number. You can also add a second search term to narrow the results. After you find the account, open the status page to review the balance and payment options.

What can I search with on the county tax site?

The search accepts owner name with the last name first, property address, account number, CAD reference number, and fiduciary number. A second search box is optional if you need to narrow results. That is useful when a common last name or street produces multiple matches.

When are Jefferson County property taxes due?

Taxes are due when statements are sent out, and payment can be made until January 31 following the October mailout. In most cases, late charges begin on February 1. If you are close to the deadline, use the county payment page or call the tax office to avoid a missed payment.

Who handles exemptions, appraised values, and address changes?

The Jefferson Central Appraisal District handles values, exemptions, and changes of name or address. The tax office collects and processes property taxes, but valuation questions go to the appraisal district. Contact that office first if the issue is your taxable value or exemption status.

Can I pay more than one property tax account at the same time?

Yes. The county shopping cart allows up to 50 accounts in one payment session. Search each account, add it from the property tax status page, and complete payment before leaving for the external payment processor because the cart is not saved after that step.