This page helps with Property Tax tasks in Walker County, Texas, including finding payment options, checking account information, and knowing which office handles property tax questions.

Walker County Appraisal District is the main public channel for property tax collections in Walker County. The Walker County Tax Assessor-Collector does not handle property tax functions.

Walker CAD property tax payments

Walker County Appraisal District collects property taxes for Walker County taxing entities. Use the Walker CAD pay taxes page to review payment options before paying.

For online payments, Walker CAD directs users to search by property details before submitting payment.

  • Property I.D.
  • Owner name
  • Address
  • GEO
  • Owner ID

Choose the payment method that fits your situation, then verify the account before submitting funds.

  • Open the Walker CAD payment information page.
  • Search the tax account using one of the listed property identifiers.
  • Review the amount and account details.
  • Pay online, by phone, by mail, in person, or by drop box.

Important: Walker CAD says online payments may take more than 15 days to show a paid status, but the paid date reflects the online transaction date.

Payment methods and fees

Walker CAD supports several ways to pay property taxes. The table below summarizes the available options.

Method Details
In person Pay at 1060 Highway 190 East, Huntsville, TX 77340.
Mail Mail checks, money orders, or cashier checks to P.O. Box 1798, Huntsville, TX 77342, payable to Walker CAD.
Online Use the Walker CAD online payment route. Credit and debit card payments have a 2.19% convenience fee, with a $2.00 minimum.
E-check Use bank routing and account information. Walker CAD lists no fee for e-check payments.
Phone Call 1-866-539-2020. The bureau code is 9222417, and the reference code is the property I.D.
Drop box Use the drive-by drop box at the Walker CAD building. Do not place cash or credit card information in the drop box.

Payment dates, drop box rules, and returned checks

Mail payments are posted using the USPS postmark date. Metered mail with a processed date is not treated as a USPS postmark.

Drop box payments placed by 11:59 p.m. on January 31 are considered timely for current-year payments. If the last day of a month falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal state or national holiday, the payment is posted with an effective date of the prior month.

Returned checks are charged a $20 service fee. Unpaid returned-check fees may be added to the applicable account and deducted from future payments.

Property tax roles in Walker County

Walker CAD values property, administers exemptions, keeps ownership information, calculates the levy, mails statements, collects taxes, and distributes tax revenue to taxing units.

The Walker County Tax Assessor-Collector page explains that property tax collection was transferred to Walker CAD. For county context, review the Walker County property taxes page.

The appraisal review board handles disagreements between property owners and the appraisal district about valuation. Taxing units, such as city councils, school boards, and county commissioners, set annual budgets and tax rates.

Tax rates, exemptions, and protests

For adopted rates, Walker CAD provides a tax rate page with years from 2013 through 2025. The county also provides a Truth in Taxation summary with adopted tax rates, maintenance and operations rates, debt rates, no-new-revenue rates, and voter-approval rates.

For exemptions, Walker CAD lists homestead requirements, including the need for a Texas driver’s license or Texas ID card with an address matching the residence address. Manufactured home homestead applications and certain age 65 or older, disabled, and disabled veteran exemptions require additional documentation.

For appraisal disputes, Walker CAD provides ARB protest information, hearing procedures, taxpayer assistance materials, and protest forms.

Walker County property tax contacts

Use these public contacts for property tax payment, collection, appraisal, exemption, and protest questions.

  • Walker County Appraisal District, 1060 HWY 190 E, Huntsville, TX 77340
    Phone: (936) 295-0402
    Fax: (936) 295-3061
    Email: forms@walkercad.org, info@walkercad.org, piarequests@walkercad.org
    Mailing address: P.O. Box 1798, Huntsville, TX 77342
    Appraisal Support: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Collections Support: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Walker County Tax Assessor-Collector, 1301 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, TX 77340
    Phone: (936) 436-4950
    Fax: (936) 436-4951

Common questions

Where do I pay Walker County property taxes?

Pay through Walker County Appraisal District. The property tax payment page explains online, phone, mail, in-person, and drop box options.

Does the Walker County Tax Assessor-Collector handle property tax payments?

No. Walker County states that property tax functions were transferred to Walker County Appraisal District, which collects taxes for Walker County taxing entities.

What information can I use to search before paying online?

Walker CAD says users may search by property I.D., owner name, address, GEO, or owner ID before paying online.

Why does my online payment not show as paid right away?

Walker CAD says online credit card or e-check payments may take more than 15 days to fully process and show a paid status. The paid date reflects the online transaction date.

Who should I contact before paying delinquent taxes?

Contact Walker County Appraisal District at (936) 295-0402 for a current amount due before making full or partial delinquent tax payments.

Can I put cash in the Walker CAD drop box?

No. Walker CAD says not to place cash or credit card information in the drop box. Personal checks, cashier checks, and money orders should be payable to Walker CAD.