Every property tax bill in Bexar County, whether your home is in San Antonio, Converse or an unincorporated area, is collected by the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector, Albert Uresti [1]. The Tax Office says it offers more property tax payment plans than any other in Texas, so if a lump sum in January is hard, you have options [1]. The first one has a deadline in two weeks.
At a glance
- Who collects
- Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector [1]
- 2026 statements
- Mailing began in October 2026 [1]
- Pay half, no penalty
- First half by Nov. 30, 2026; second half by June 30, 2027 [1]
- Full bill due
- Jan. 31, 2027, extended to Mon., Feb. 1 [1][4]
- eCheck online
- Free [2]
- Credit card
- 2.10% convenience charge [2]
- Phone payments
- 1-888-852-3572, with your 12-digit account number [1][2]
The 2026 calendar
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2026 tax statements start going out |
| Monday, Nov. 30, 2026 | First half due on the Half-Payment Plan |
| Jan. 31, 2027 (Sunday) | Last day to pay the full bill without penalty and interest if you're not on a plan; extended to the next business day, Feb. 1 |
| Feb. 2, 2027 | Attorney fees added to the 2026 bill if there's already an active lawsuit over an earlier year |
| Wednesday, June 30, 2027 | Second half due on the Half-Payment Plan; also the last day to set up an arrangement for past-due 2026 taxes without attorney fees |
Under Tax Code section 1.06, an act due on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday is on time if done on the next regular business day [4]. The Tax Office also reminds owners that not receiving a bill doesn’t extend the due date, including a bill you asked to get by email [1]. If you haven’t seen yours, call the Tax Office or check your account at bexar.org/tax.
Pay half by November 30
The Half-Payment Plan is open to every taxpayer, homeowners and businesses alike. Pay the first half by November 30, 2026 and the second half by June 30, 2027, and the Tax Office charges no penalty or interest on either half [1]. That spreads one bill over seven months, at no cost.
Plans for seniors, disabled owners and disabled veterans
Two more plans are for homeowners who have a homestead exemption plus an age 65 or older, disabled person or disabled veteran exemption [1]:
| Payment | Due by |
|---|---|
| 1st quarter (at least one-fourth of the bill) | Jan. 31, 2027, extended to Feb. 1 |
| 2nd quarter | March 31, 2027 |
| 3rd quarter | May 31, 2027, extended to the next business day |
| 4th quarter | July 31, 2027, extended to the next business day |
- You can still join the quarter plan in February, but the Tax Office adds a 7% late fee to the first payment [1].
- A late quarter payment costs 6% for the first month plus 1% interest a month until it’s paid [1].
- The 10-Month Payment Plan splits the bill into ten equal payments. To join, you pay the amount shown on your statement by the last day of October, and the Tax Office mails the remaining coupons [1]. For 2026 bills that date has passed; keep it in mind for next October.
You can now schedule automatic payments for the half, quarter or 10-month plan online at bexar.org/tax, from a credit card, debit card, checking or savings account [1].
Paying ahead. The Pre-Payment Plan lets homeowners and businesses without a mortgage escrow account pay their estimated 2027 taxes in monthly installments in advance, with no penalty or interest [1].
Ways to pay
| How | Cost | Need |
|---|---|---|
| Online eCheck at bexar.org/tax | Free | 12-digit account number, bank routing and checking account numbers |
| Online credit card | 2.10% charge added by JetPay | 12-digit account number |
| Phone, 1-888-852-3572 | Card charge applies to card payments | 12-digit account number |
| Mail to P.O. Box 839950, San Antonio, TX 78283-3950 | Postage | A timely postmark (see below) |
| In person at one of five Tax Office locations |
Online and phone payments take 3 to 5 business days to post, but they count as of the date you made them [2]. An eCheck must come from a regular U.S. checking account; money market, brokerage, home equity and credit line checks can’t be used [2].
Tax Office locations, open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., and Wednesdays until 6:30 p.m. [1]:
- Downtown (main office): Vista Verde Plaza Building, 233 N. Pecos La Trinidad
- Southside: 3505 Pleasanton Road, with drive-thru lanes
- Northwest: Bandera Festival Center, 8407 Bandera Road
- Northeast: Salado Park II, 3370 Nacogdoches Road, #160
- Rocket Lane: 8794 E. Loop 1604 N., #2, Converse, with drive-thru lanes
What paying late costs
Taxes unpaid after the January deadline pick up penalty and interest each month. The Tax Office’s schedule [1]:
| Paid in | Penalty | Interest | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2027 | 6% | 1% | 7% |
| March | 7% | 2% | 9% |
| April | 8% | 3% | 11% |
| May | 9% | 4% | 13% |
| June | 10% | 5% | 15% |
| July | 12% | 6% | 18% |
| September | 12% | 8% | 20% |
| December | 12% | 11% | 23% |
Already behind? Call (210) 335-2251 to set up an installment payment arrangement . A down payment and a signed agreement are required [3]. An arrangement doesn’t cancel penalties that have already been added, but it keeps the delinquent tax attorney from enforcing the tax lien [3]. For past-due 2026 taxes, make the arrangement by June 30, 2027 to avoid attorney fees [1]. For the statewide rules and a calculator, see BestTexas’s Texas property tax due date and late penalties.
Deferral at 65, disabled or as a disabled veteran
If you can’t pay at all, owners who are 65 or older, disabled, or qualified disabled veterans (and certain surviving spouses) can sign a tax deferral affidavit at the Bexar Central Appraisal District [5]. Taxes on the home are then postponed, not canceled, for as long as you own and live there. They build up at 5% interest a year, no new penalties are added during the deferral, and no taxing unit can start or continue a lawsuit to collect [5]. Everything comes due when you no longer own and live in the home [5].
Who to call about what
- Paying, plans and statements: Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector, (210) 335-2251 [1].
- Your value, exemptions and deferrals: Bexar Central Appraisal District, (210) 242-2432, 411 N. Frio St. [1]. The Tax Office doesn’t set values or tax rates [1]. See our San Antonio homestead exemption guide.
- Rates: set by each taxing unit. See San Antonio property tax rates.
Sources
- Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector: 2026 Newsletter (tax calendar, payment plans, penalty and interest, postmark rules, locations)
- Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector: Pay Taxes Online/By Phone
- Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector: Frequently Asked Questions (installment arrangements, military deferral)
- Texas Comptroller: Property Tax Deadlines (Tax Code Section 1.06)
- Bexar Central Appraisal District: Deferred Property Tax Payments (May 18, 2026)
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When are Bexar County property taxes due?
The Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector lists January 31, 2027 as the last day to pay the full 2026 bill without penalty and interest if you're not on a payment plan. January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, and the Tax Office marks the date as extended to the next business day, Monday, February 1, 2027.
Can I pay Bexar County property taxes in two payments?
Yes. The Half-Payment Plan is open to every taxpayer. Pay the first half by November 30, 2026 and the second half by June 30, 2027, and neither half picks up penalty or interest.
How much is the fee to pay Bexar County property taxes online?
An eCheck is free. A credit card costs a 2.10% convenience charge added by JetPay, the Tax Office's payment processor. You need your 12-digit tax account number either way.
Who qualifies for the Bexar County quarter-payment and 10-month plans?
Homeowners with a homestead exemption who also have an age 65 or older, disabled person or disabled veteran exemption. The quarter plan's first payment is due January 31, 2027 (extended to February 1). The 10-month plan starts with the amount on your statement paid by the last day of October.