This page helps with property tax tasks in Liberty County, Texas, including looking up an account, checking payment status, reviewing tax rates, and finding the right county office for the next step.
Most users will start with the Liberty County Tax Assessor / Collector and the Liberty County Online Taxes Search. For appraisal, exemption, or protest questions, Liberty County Central Appraisal District is also part of the process.
Liberty County Online Taxes Search
The main online starting point for Liberty County property tax is the county search tool. Use it to search tax accounts, view paid or unpaid status, and check active or inactive accounts.
- Account number, entered with dashes
- Owner name, using last name first
- Owner address, starting with the street number and street name
- Property location, using the street number and street name only
If you do not know the account number, the search also allows owner name, owner address, or property location. For property location searches, do not enter the street type or direction.
- Open the search property tax accounts page.
- Choose the account type and whether to include inactive accounts.
- Select paid, unpaid, or both under pay status.
- Enter one of the supported search fields and review the matching account details.
Important: Account numbers must include the dashes shown on the tax statement.
Tax estimator, rates, and exemptions
Liberty County also provides tools and reference pages for estimating taxes and checking tax rates and exemptions by tax unit.
You can use the estimate property taxes tool to enter a tax year, property value, and applicable exemption types such as Homestead, Over 65, Disabled Person, Surviving Spouse, and Disabled Veteran categories.
For current rate details, use the review rates and exemptions page. It lists tax rates per $100 valuation and shows exemption information for many county, city, school, water, hospital, and special district tax units.
Liberty County also links to the statewide Truth in Taxation page, which shows local property tax breakdown information by property and tax year.
Payment timing and delinquent tax rules
Liberty County states that property taxes not paid by January 31 become delinquent. Penalty and interest begin on the first day of the month and increase over time.
| Month paid | Penalty and interest added |
|---|---|
| February | 7% |
| March | 9% |
| April | 11% |
| May | 13% |
| June | 15% |
| July | 18% |
Accounts not paid in full by June 30 of the delinquent year may be referred for enforced collection and can incur an additional penalty of up to 20% of the taxes, penalties, and interest due.
Liberty County also states that taxpayers with an Over-65 or Disabled Person exemption may pay current homestead taxes in four installments if the request is made in writing and at least one quarter is paid by January 31, March 31, May 31, and July 31.
Property tax office contacts
Use these Liberty County contacts for property tax account help, in-person service, and appraisal district questions.
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Liberty County Tax Assessor / Collector, Liberty Main Office, 3210 HWY-90 Liberty, TX 77575
Property Tax: (936) 336-4633
Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM–12:30PM, 1–4:30PM -
Liberty County Tax Assessor / Collector, Cleveland Office, 304 Campbell Cleveland, Texas 77327
Phone: (281) 593-8415
Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM–12:30PM, 1–4:30PM -
Liberty County Tax Assessor / Collector, Dayton Office, 1300 West Clayton Street Dayton, Texas 77535
Phone: (936) 258-4705
Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM–12:30PM, 1–4:30PM -
Liberty County Central Appraisal District, 2030 Sam Houston Liberty, TX 77575
Phone: (936) 336-5722
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Common questions
How do I look up a Liberty County property tax account online?
Use the county tax search page to search by account number, owner name, owner address, or property location. The tool also lets you filter by paid, unpaid, or both.
What should I do if I do not know the account number?
You can search by owner name, owner mailing address, or property location instead. For property location, enter the street number and street name only, without the street type or direction.
Where can I estimate property taxes in Liberty County?
The county provides a tax estimator that lets you choose a tax year, enter property value, and apply available exemption categories to calculate an estimate.
Where can I review Liberty County tax rates and exemptions?
Liberty County posts a rates and exemptions page with tax unit names, adopted rates, and exemption information for many local taxing entities.
When do Liberty County property taxes become delinquent?
Taxes not paid by January 31 become delinquent. Penalty and interest start on the first day of the month and increase each month after that.
Who can use installment payments for current homestead taxes?
Liberty County states that taxpayers with an Over-65 or Disabled Person exemption may pay current homestead taxes in four installments if the request is made in writing and each quarter is paid by the listed due dates.