Important Notice
Due to the high volume of payments received by mail, please be aware that processing your payment may be delayed. We recommend allowing up to 21 business days for your payment to be posted to your account after it has been delivered. The Tax Appraisal District is not responsible for postal service delays or lost payments.
For the fastest and most secure processing, please consider using one of our convenient electronic payment options, such as paying online through our website or using our automated phone system. Click here for fees and how to tips.
Skip delays, making payments online or by phone is fast and easy:
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( Pay by Electronic Check for only $0.50 Per Transaction )
Tax Statements/Bills can be viewed and paid online using BellCAD property search.
Tax Payment Discounts: October 3%, November 2%, December 1%
On Homestead Properties, the assessed value increases of 10% per year are mandatory per Texas Property Tax Code 23.23 until the assessed value is equal to market value. Texas Property Tax Code can ONLY be changed by Texas Legislature. Click here for more information
What's in my property tax bill? Click here
Online or by Phone – with a Credit Card / Debit Card / Check – Click here (fees applied by the vendor) – pay with electronic check for $.50 In Person – (all locations) by check, cash or money order with NO FEE After hours payments can be made at the Belton office 24/7 using the drop box outside
Tax Deferral – “What is it?”, Click here for details
Quarterly Payment Installment Agreement, Click here for details
Homestead Delinquent Tax Installment Agreement, Click here for details
Requirements: Qualifying Exemptions: Residential Homestead – Disabled Person – Age 65 or Older (or Surviving Spouse) – 100% Disabled Veteran (or Surviving Spouse) – Surviving Spouse of Armed Services Member Killed in Action – Surviving Spouse of First Responder Killed in the line of Duty – Donated Residence of Partially Disabled Veteran (or Surviving Spouse) Must have: Updated Drivers License or Texas ID – Disabled Person: Social Security Admin letter or A&B Card – Disabled Vet: CURRENT OR RECENTLY RECEIVED Awards letter from VA ***Note: options MAY be available, if filing after April 30th – Please file an application, the CAD will provide any legislative remedies, once approved*** For More Info about Homestead Exemption – Click here No annual renewal required Chief Appraiser may request updated applications when necessary.
Online or by Phone – with a Credit Card / Debit Card / Check – Click here
(fees applied by the vendor) – can pay with a Check for $.50
In Person – (all locations) by check, cash or money order with NO FEE
After hours payments can be made at the Belton office 24/7 using the drop box outside
What’s in my property tax bill?
Requirements:
Qualifying Exemptions: Residential Homestead – Disabled Person – Age 65 or Older (or Surviving Spouse) – 100% Disabled Veteran (or Surviving Spouse) – Surviving Spouse of Armed Services Member Killed in Action – Surviving Spouse of First Responder Killed in the line of Duty – Donated Residence of Partially Disabled Veteran (or Surviving Spouse)
Must have: Updated Drivers License or Texas ID – Disabled Person: Social Security Admin letter or A&B Card – Disabled Vet: CURRENT OR RECENTLY RECEIVED Awards letter from VA ***Note: there MAY be late options available, if after April 30th – Please file your application and the CAD will provide any legislative remedies, once approved*** For More Info about Homestead Exemption – Click here No annual renewal required Chief Appraiser may request updated applications when necessary.
10% Homestead CAP – Tax Limitation
To learn more about how the Homestead Cap works – Click here
