Galveston County property owners wishing to take advantage of the split/half payment option have until December 1, 2025 to make the first payment with the second half due June 30, 2026.  Payment may be mailed but to secure a timely postmark, you must drop in a USPS mailbox prior to the last pick-up time (typically 5 pm).  You may also pay online at www.galcotax.com via e-check or credit card (or by calling toll free 1-800-420-1663).  Bank convenience fees apply when using these options.  

 Read more: 2025.Split Pay Deadline 12.1.2025

 County Tax Office Property Tax Announcements

Electronic Tax Statements 

The deadline to sign up to receive a 2025 property tax statement via electronic mail (email) is September 15^th.  Visit the GCTO website at www.galcotax.com and click the large red button to search for your account(s).  At the account homepage, scroll to the bottom and click on Register to Receive Electronic Tax Statements.  This feature is especially beneficial for anyone who recently purchased a property or refinanced.  Many lenders request tax statements over the summer so property owners who either paid off a loan, refinanced or new homeowners may not receive a tax statement without taking advantage of this option.

Read more: 2025 Important Tax Office Announcements Re Taxes 8.6.2025

The deadline to pay the second half of the split payment installment for 2024 property taxes is June 30^th.  It is also the deadline to apply for a payment agreement on delinquent taxes to avoid hefty attorney fees from being added.  Contact a Property Tax Specialist at 409-766-2481 to discuss your options before it is too late! You still have plenty of time to remit payment for the final 2024 quarter installment as that deadline is July 31^st.  

Read more: 2025.Critical Deadlines for 2024 Property Taxes

Quarter Payment Due Dates for 2024 Taxes

Coupons were recently mailed to senior, disabled person, disabled veteran and disaster quarter installment participants for 2024 property taxes. Please note the second quarter installment payment is due March 31, third quarter is due June 2, and the final quarter due date is July 31. Avoid hefty penalty and interest and make payments on time or contact our office to discuss your options with a Property Tax Specialist by calling
409-766-2481.

Only days remain for timely payment of 2024 property taxes and the Galveston County Tax Office hopes to make it easy for you to check that chore off the “to do” list.

One-fourth installment payment option is available to every person this year due to Governor Disaster Declarations in the County.  Divide amount by four and submit first payment by January 31st.  The remaining installments will be due March 31, June 2, and July 31 (coupons with payment envelopes will be mailed in mid-February as a reminder). 

Read more: 2024 Property Tax Deadline Looms 

Galveston County property owners wishing to take advantage of the split/half payment option have until December 2, 2024 to make the first payment with the second half due June 30, 2025.  Payment may be mailed but in order to secure a timely postmark, you must drop in a USPS mailbox prior to the last pick up time.  You may also pay online at www.galcotax.com via e-check or credit card, via telephone with debit or credit card by calling Toll free 1-800-420-1663.  Bank convenience fees apply when using these options.  You may also pay in person or use the convenient yellow drop boxes located outside of all full-time offices.  Payments dropped before 8:00 am December 3^rd will be stamped received December 2, 2024.

 Read more: 2024.Split Pay Deadline

Receive Your 2024 County Tax Bill Via Email

The deadline to sign up to receive a 2024 property tax statement via electronic mail (email) is September 16^th.  Visit the GCTO website at www.galcotax.com and click the large red button to search for your account(s).  At the account homepage, scroll to the bottom and click on Register to Receive Electronic Tax Statements.  This feature is especially beneficial for anyone who recently purchased a property or refinanced.  Many lenders request tax statements midsummer so new property owners or those who paid off a loan or refinanced may not receive a tax statement without taking advantage of this option.  

Read more: 2024 Deadline to Request Emailed Tax Statement

2022 GCTO Driven to Serve Gold QPA Recipient

Galveston and Montgomery County Tax Offices have earned the TxDMV Goal Performance Award for 2021, placing them in the top 1% of 254 Texas Counties.  Only 5 counties have achieved Gold recognition since the program began.  

To read more click link below:

 2022 GCTO Driven to Serve Gold QPA Recipient

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