How to Manage Harris County Tax Office Transactions during COVID-19 Property Taxes All property tax payments may be mailed, paid online or made via the telephone. Payments by check or money order should only be sent by mail to: Ann Harris Bennett Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registrar P.O. Box 4622 Houston, TX 77210-4622 Please make your check payable to Ann Harris Bennett and, if possible, enclose the coupon from your tax statement with your payment. You may also print your bill with a payment coupon from our website at www.hctax.net. Please do not send cash. Delinquent Property Tax Installment Payment Agreements Homeowners with delinquent property tax payments may also make payments online, by phone or by mail. Homeowners can avoid paying additional collection penalty on delinquent property taxes by requesting an installment property tax payment agreement by sending an email to tax.office@hctx.net or by going online at www.hctax.net to request a payment agreement before June 30, 2020. Active duty military may qualify for deferral of delinquent property taxes or waiver of penalties and interest. Send an email to tax.office@hctx.net for information. Paying Property Taxes Online The Harris County Tax Office accepts full or partial payments of property taxes online 24/7. Property taxpayers may use any combination of credit cards/debit cards/e-Checks for payment. We accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa credit/debit cards. A non-refundable surcharge of 2.35% of the total payment ($1.00 minimum) will be added to each credit card and some debit card transaction. A flat fee of $3.95 is charged for Visa consumer debit cards. E-Checks are free. Paying Property Taxes by Telephone The Harris County Tax Office accepts full or partial payment of property taxes by touchtone phone by calling 713-274-CARD (2273) from any place in the world 24/7. Property taxpayers may also use any combination of credit cards/debit cards/e-Checks for payment. We accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa credit/debit cards. A non-refundable surcharge of 2.35% of the total payment ($1.00 minimum) will be added to each credit card and some debit card transaction. A flat fee of $3.95 is charged for Visa consumer debit cards. E-Checks are free. Alcoholic Beverage License How can I apply for a Beer and Wine or Liquor licenses? Applications for Beer and Wine licenses are available from the TABC at P.O. Box 13127, Austin, TX 78711. For more information, see TABC website. How can I renew my Beer and Wine or Liquor licenses? In order for the Tax Office to process your license renewal, you must provide payment in the form of a check, cashier’s check or money order. Renewals by mail should be addressed to: Ann Harris Bennett Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registrar Attn: Beer & Wine P.O. Box 4663 Houston, TX 77210-4663 Special Inventory Taxes Where can I pay for my Special Inventory Tax? Payments by check or money order only should be mailed to: Ann Harris Bennett Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registrar P.O. Box 3486 Houston, TX 77253-3486 Please make your check payable to Ann Harris Bennett. Do not mail cash. Where can I file my Special Inventory Tax (Dealer) Forms? The Dealer must file a Monthly Inventory Tax Statement and Declaration to the Harris County Tax Office and Harris County Appraisal District: Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office P.O. Box 3486 Houston, TX 77253-3486 AND Harris County Appraisal District Dealer Inventory Section P.O. Box 922015 Houston, TX 77292-2015 Hotel Taxes Where can I pay my hotel occupancy taxes? Payments by check or money order only should be mailed to: Ann Harris Bennett Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registrar Attn: Hotel Occupancy Tax P.O. Box 3547 Houston, TX 77253-3547 Please make your check payable to Ann Harris Bennett and include your hotel occupancy tax report with your payment. Please do not send cash. Paying Hotel Occupancy Taxes Online The Tax Office accepts full or partial payments of hotel occupancy taxes online. Hotel occupancy taxpayers may also use any combination of credit cards/debit cards/e-eChecks for payment. We accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa credit/debit cards. A non-refundable surcharge of 2.35% of the total payment ($1.00 minimum) will be added to each credit card and some debit card transaction. A flat fee of $3.95 is charged for Visa consumer debit cards. E-Checks are free. Vehicle Registration Residents may renew their vehicle registrations online up to six (6) months expired at www.hctax.net. Automobile renewals can also be made by mail: Ann Harris Bennett Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registrar Attn: Renewal Dept. P.O. Box 4089 Houston, TX 77210-4089 Residents may transfer their vehicle titles through the mail. The appropriate forms are available on the Tax Office website at www.hctax.net. Automobile title transfers can also be made by mail: Ann Harris Bennett Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registrar Attn: Renewal Dept. P.O. Box 4089 Houston, TX 77210-4089 Auto In-Person Downtown Tax Office Appointments The office began a pilot appointment system this week. These appointments are only for customers with gift transactions because these must be filed in person by law. Additionally, customers that have extenuating circumstances may request an appointment. A few examples include new residents that have an upcoming appointment with DPS to get their driver’s license, timed permits, or someone that has to pay extra fees to another state until they register their vehicle in Texas. If a customer believes that they need an in-person appointment, they can send a request to tax.office@hctx.net. These appointments are being conducted at the downtown Harris County Tax Office. (All other branch office locations are still closed to the public.) On March 13, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster for all Texas counties due to the threat of COVID-19. Abbott issued a statement on March 16, 2020, granting a temporary extension to obtain initial registration, renewal of registration, and renewal of a permanent disabled parking placard. This waiver was extended. Abbott also granted a temporary extension for an individual with an expired 30-day temporary permit to obtain another permit or Texas registration. Abbott also granted the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ (TxDMV) request for a waiver of the time in which to apply for title and the associated delinquent transfer penalty as a result of the Governor’s Disaster Proclamation. The Texas Comptroller’s office is also providing an extension of up to 90 days past the original due date to pay the motor vehicle tax due on these purchases. The Comptroller’s office is authorized to make this extension by Section 111.051(b) of the Texas Tax Code. Late penalties will be assessed as if the last day of the extension is the original due date. Voter Registration Unregistered eligible voters may register to vote by mail. Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar trainings will be offered very soon via Zoom. Voter registration cards in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese are available for download by visiting the Tax Office website at www.hctax.net. Eligible unregistered voters may fill out the Texas Secretary of State’s Informal Online Voter Registration Application and print out a postage paid ready-to-mail voter registration application at www.VoteTexas.gov. Postage paid voter registration applications are also available at www.Vote411.org from the League of Women Voters – Houston. Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar Applications Drop Off and Supply Pick Up Only available at: Harris County Distribution Center 11525 Todd Road Suite 200 Houston, TX 77055 (No VDVR Drop Off or Supply Pick Up is available at any HCTO branch location.) VDVR Application Drop Off  Mondays – Fridays 8 am – 12 pm 1 pm – 4 pm (Distribution Center is closed for lunch from 12 – 1)  VDVR Receipts will be mailed to VDVR (no one will be allowed to wait for a receipt) VDVR Supply Pick-Up  Requests for supplies should made by calling the Distribution Center at 713-2749712 to place order  Requestor will be notified by phone/email when supplies are ready to be picked up (no one will be allowed to wait for supply order to be filled)  Mondays – Fridays 8 am – 12 pm 1 pm – 4 pm (Distribution Center is closed for lunch from 12 – 1) All this information is available on the Harris County Tax Office website’s homepage at www.hctax.net. There is also detailed auto information listed for commercial dealers and title services.