Options for People with Delinquent Property Taxes In order to avoid costly penalties and interest, property owners must pay their 2019 property tax bill by January 31, 2020.  These tax statements (bills) went out in October 2019 and were due upon receipt.  I also published an article regarding these bills informing taxpayers of their options […]

As the end of January approaches, taxpayers wanting to avoid costly penalties and interest are reminded that the date property taxes for 2018 become delinquent is February 1, 2019.  Many taxpayers choose to wait until the last day to pay their tax.  People that choose to pay in person during the last week of January […]

January 10, 2017   Notice of Availability of Electronic Communications   Fannin County Property Owners — Chief appraisers of county appraisal districts, appraisal districts, and appraisal review boards may communicate electronically through email or other methods with property owners or their designated representatives. Electronic communication for the purpose of delivering notices, applications, and other documents […]

Date January 9, 2017   Fannin Central Appraisal District Encourages Homeowners to Take Advantage of Homestead Exemptions One of the easiest ways a homeowner can lower his or her property tax bill in 2017 is to file a homestead exemption. A homestead is generally the house and land used as the owner’s principal residence on Jan. […]

New Requirements for Tax Foreclosure Sale Bidders   On March 29th 2016, the commissioners court adopted a resolution that requires any bidders at a tax foreclosure sale to meet the qualification criteria laid out in Section 34.015 of the Property Tax Code.  Essentially, a prospective bidder must apply for and have in their possession prior […]