Bexar County TX Tax Assessor-Collector Records

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Search Bexar County Tax Accounts, Appraisal Records, Bills and Deeds

Bexar County property information is divided among three separate offices. The Tax Assessor-Collector maintains tax accounts, statements, balances, payment records, payment plans and tax certificates. Bexar Central Appraisal District maintains values, ownership details, property characteristics, exemptions and protest records. The County Clerk maintains deeds, liens, plats and other recorded land documents.

This practical guide identifies the correct office for each task, explains what information to enter, shows which fields to match before paying, covers delinquent accounts and deferrals, and provides clear next steps when a record is missing, outdated, disputed or connected to several parcels.

Search by account, CAD reference, owner or address
Verify the exact parcel and tax year before paying
Separate appraisal, collection and deed records
Handle late bills, corrections, deferrals and liens
Search Tax Account Pay Verified Account Search BCAD Records Search Deeds and Liens
Tax Assessor-Collector Albert Uresti
Tax Office phone 210-335-2251
Main Tax Office 233 N. Pecos La Trinidad
BCAD customer service 210-242-2432
Editorial verification August 5, 2026
Current action position

August 2026 Bexar County Property-Tax Status

Use the live account for any unpaid balance. The normal payment period for 2025 property taxes and the ordinary May 15 filing period for most 2026 appraisal protests have passed. Penalty, interest and possible collection charges depend on the date an account is resolved, so do not calculate a payoff from the original statement.
Unpaid 2025 tax account Open the live Tax Office account, review every unpaid year and obtain the complete current payoff before sending payment.
2026 value or exemption concern Review the post-deadline correction routes below. A regular market-value protest and a qualifying clerical or ownership correction are not the same remedy.
Upcoming 2026 tax statement Property-tax statement mailing normally begins in October after appraisal values are certified and participating taxing units adopt their rates.
Live-record rule: Saved articles, mailed statements and prior screenshots can become outdated. The live Tax Office account controls the current balance, while the live BCAD record shows the appraisal information currently maintained by the district.
Start with the correct custodian

Three Offices Control Different Bexar County Property Records

The phrase “Bexar County tax assessor records” can describe several different record systems. Select the office based on the action you need rather than relying only on the office name.

Tax Assessor-Collector

  • Current and delinquent tax accounts
  • Statements and duplicate bills
  • Balances and payment history
  • Online, telephone, mail and counter payments
  • Payment plans and prepayments
  • Tax certificates and overpayments

Bexar Central Appraisal District

  • Market and appraised values
  • Owner and mailing information
  • Property characteristics and maps
  • Residence and other exemptions
  • Special appraisals and classifications
  • Appraisal protests and qualifying corrections

Bexar County Clerk

  • Deeds and deed releases
  • Recorded property liens
  • Plats and land records
  • Trustee-sale notices
  • Plain and certified deed copies
  • Official public records
Important distinction: BCAD does not accept property-tax payments. The Tax Assessor-Collector does not set market value or approve exemptions. The County Clerk records property documents but does not determine whether title is legally clear.
Texas and Florida use different office structures: Texas generally separates appraisal districts from county tax collection. Florida normally separates the Property Appraiser from the Tax Collector. See this existing Volusia County Property Appraiser guide for a practical comparison of the Florida system.

Choose the Bexar County Record or Action You Need

Find a tax bill or balance Search the Tax Office account system by owner, property address, 12-digit account number or CAD reference number.
Pay property taxes Confirm the correct account and tax year, choose a payment route and save the dated confirmation or receipt.
Review an appraised value Use BCAD to compare market, appraised and taxable values, exemptions, characteristics and prior-year information.
Correct owner or mailing information Begin with BCAD because the appraisal district maintains the ownership and correspondence information used on the appraisal roll.
Find a deed, lien or plat Use the County Clerk Official Public Records Search and select the correct land-record category.
Request formal tax proof Ask the Tax Office for a tax certificate when a lender, buyer, title company or legal process requires formal tax-status evidence.

Jump to Your Bexar County Property Task

Six Fields to Match Before Paying or Using a Property Record

Tax account Match all 12 digits.
CAD reference Connect Tax Office and BCAD.
Owner Check current or prior owner.
Property address Confirm the physical location.
Tax year Review every unpaid year.
Taxing units Check the full jurisdiction list.
Do not pay by address alone: Condominiums, manufactured homes, business-property accounts, divided tracts and adjoining parcels can share similar addresses or produce multiple related accounts.
Identify Find the exact tax account and CAD reference.
Compare Match owner, address, legal description and property type.
Review Check every tax year, taxing unit and payment entry.
Act Pay, file, correct or request formal proof only after verification.
Common high-risk situations

No Tax Statement, Recent Sale, Escrow or Small Account

I never received a tax statement Search the live account immediately. Failure to receive a tax statement does not cancel the tax, extend the normal deadline, remove penalty or interest, or eliminate the property-tax lien. Also confirm that BCAD has the correct mailing address.
The tax amount is $15 or less Bexar County’s published guidance explains that a tax bill of $15 or less may be held until the aggregate amount exceeds $15. A small amount should still be verified through the live account.
The property was sold during the year Identify who owned the property on January 1, review the closing statement for tax prorations and confirm whether the title company or buyer was expected to pay. Private closing adjustments do not rewrite the county tax record.
The lender collects escrow Compare the live tax account with the lender’s escrow history. Do not submit a second payment merely because the statement still shows your name or was mailed to you.
January 1 tax-lien rule: A property-tax lien attaches to taxable property on January 1 to secure that year’s liability. This does not mean the owner is already delinquent, but it explains why an unpaid balance can continue to affect the property after a sale.
January 1 ownership responsibility: County guidance generally identifies the person who owned the property on January 1 as personally responsible for that tax year, even when the property is sold later. Buyers and sellers should compare the deed, closing proration and live tax account.

Buyer or seller record-check sequence

  • Confirm the January 1 owner
  • Review the deed recording date
  • Check every unpaid tax year
  • Read the closing tax-proration line
  • Verify any title-company payment
  • Compare the live balance after closing
  • Retain the settlement statement
  • Request a tax certificate when formal proof is needed
Choose the safest payment route

How to Pay Bexar County Property Taxes

Search and verify the tax account first. Confirm the owner, property, 12-digit account number, CAD reference, tax year and amount due.
Open the official payment instructions. Use the county’s online and telephone property-tax payment page.
Select eCheck, credit card, telephone, mail or an office location. Compare the required information, processor charges, timing rules and proof available from each route.
Review the authorization or payment information. Confirm the account, tax year, amount, fee, payment method and contact details before submitting.
Save proof immediately. Keep the confirmation number, transaction date, amount, payment method, email receipt, counter receipt or mailing evidence.
Allow processing time. Electronic payments may require several business days to appear on the account even when the transaction receives the applicable online payment date.
Verify before paying again. Compare the confirmation, bank activity and live tax account before submitting a second payment.
eCheck Prepare the tax account, bank routing number and checking-account number. Do not use numbers printed only on a deposit slip. Published processor fee: $0
Credit card Confirm the processor charge before authorizing the payment and save both the payment amount and convenience-fee total. Published processor fee: 2.10%
Telephone payment Prepare the account and payment details, listen carefully to the confirmation and write down the complete confirmation number. Payment line: 1-888-852-3572
Payment by mail Include sufficient account identification and retain a copy. The U.S. Postal Service postmark is important when determining whether a mailed payment was timely. Use tracking when appropriate
In-person payment Bring the statement or exact tax account number and retain the counter receipt. Check holiday closures before traveling. Walk-ins generally accepted
Mortgage escrow payment Compare the lender’s disbursement record with the live Tax Office account before making an additional owner payment. Prevent duplicate payment
Qualifying eCheck $0

The official payment page lists no processor charge for a qualifying electronic check.

Credit card 2.10%

The processor convenience charge is added to the property-tax payment.

No early-payment discount: Bexar County’s published FAQ says early-payment discounts were discontinued for Bexar County and the jurisdictions collected through the office. Paying early can prevent delinquency, but it does not currently create a county early-payment discount.
2025 tax-year action calendar

Bexar County Property-Tax Calendar and Current Meaning

The dates below explain the normal 2025 tax-year sequence. As of August 5, 2026, these deadlines have passed, so an unpaid account should be reviewed through the live Tax Office system for a current amount.

Statements begin Mailing normally starts after rates and certified values are available.
First half November 30 is the usual first half-payment deadline.
Regular deadline January 31 controls, subject to the next-business-day rule.
Business property Earlier collection-related consequences may apply to delinquent business personal property.
Second half June 30 is important for half-payment balances and certain arrangements.
Fourth installment July 31 is the normal fourth-payment deadline for qualifying quarter-payment accounts.
Weekend and holiday rule: When a statutory deadline falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the next-business-day rule may apply. Always review the current official calendar and the date printed on the applicable statement or notice.
Open Official Tax Calendar Confirm the current tax-year mailing, payment, installment and collection dates. Review Official Tax Rates Select the correct year and identify the jurisdictions connected to the property. Read County Tax FAQs Check due-date, discount, escrow, certificate, deferral and payment-plan guidance.

Standard Delinquent-Tax Penalty and Interest Progression

This visual reflects the standard combined penalty-and-interest schedule commonly published by the Tax Office for accounts not using a split or quarter-payment option. It does not include every attorney, collection or special charge that may apply.

Penalty and interest percentages represented in the chart
February7 percent
March9 percent
April11 percent
May13 percent
June15 percent
July18 percent
August19 percent
September20 percent
October21 percent
November22 percent
December23 percent
Obtain a complete payoff: Collection charges can apply in addition to base tax, penalty and interest. Ask for every unpaid year and the exact amount valid through the intended payment date.
“I need the complete payoff for Bexar County tax account __________ through __________. Please confirm every unpaid tax year, penalty, interest, attorney or collection charge and the exact amount required.”
Do not confuse these four options

Exemptions, Payment Plans, Tax Ceilings and Deferrals

Option What it does What it does not do
Exemption Removes a qualifying amount or percentage from taxation. It does not automatically divide the remaining bill into payments.
Tax ceiling Limits qualifying school or other eligible taxes under applicable rules. It does not freeze market value or every charge on the statement.
Installment plan Divides an eligible current tax obligation into scheduled payments. It does not erase the underlying tax.
Deferral Postpones collection for a qualifying residence homestead. It does not cancel the debt; interest continues to accrue.

Published Bexar County payment arrangements

Half-payment option Pay at least one-half of the qualifying current-year base tax by the applicable November deadline and the remaining qualifying amount by the following June deadline.
Four-payment option Available for qualifying residence homesteads associated with an over-65 or disability exemption. Installments are generally due in January, March, May and July.
Bexar 10-month plan Designed for qualifying residence homesteads with an over-65, disability, disabled-veteran or qualifying surviving-spouse exemption.
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul

Over-65 or disability residence-homestead deferral

A qualifying owner who is 65 or older or disabled may be able to postpone collection of taxes on the residence homestead while continuing to own and occupy it.

  • The deferral postpones collection; it does not eliminate the tax.
  • Published county guidance describes annual interest at 5%.
  • The deferred amount generally becomes due after the owner no longer owns or occupies the home.
  • Applicable guidance generally provides a 181-day period before collection resumes after the qualifying ownership or occupancy ends.
  • Mortgage, title and estate consequences should be considered before filing.
Military deferral: A separate route may apply to a qualifying person serving on active duty outside Texas during a federally declared war or national emergency. Review the Tax Office forms and instructions for Form 50-305 and required military orders.
Open Tax Office Forms Find tax-certificate, refund, deferral, military-deferral, prepayment and related property-tax forms. Confirm Eligibility and Deadlines Review current county guidance before relying on an installment or deferral arrangement.

How Bexar County Property Values Become a Tax Bill

Market value BCAD’s estimate of what the property would sell for under typical market conditions.
Review sales, condition and characteristics when questioning this figure.
Appraised value Value after an applicable cap, limitation or special appraisal treatment.
This may differ from market value.
Taxable value The value remaining for a taxing unit after applicable exemptions and limitations.
Taxable value can differ by jurisdiction.
Tax levy Taxable value is combined with the adopted rate for each taxing jurisdiction.
Separate levies form the total statement.
Field Meaning What to check
Market value BCAD’s annual market-value estimate. Comparable sales, property condition, size and classification.
Appraised value Value after an applicable appraisal limit or special treatment. Homestead cap, circuit-breaker limit or special appraisal.
Exemption Approved amount or percentage removed from taxation. Correct owner, qualifying property and tax year.
Taxable value Amount used by a particular taxing unit before applying its rate. Each jurisdiction separately because exemptions may differ.
Tax rate Rate adopted by a city, county, school district or other taxing unit. Correct tax year and jurisdiction.
Tax levy Tax calculated for one taxing unit. Add every jurisdiction when reconciling the total statement.

Why two nearby properties can have different bills

Different school district School-district boundaries can produce different rates even when properties are close together.
Inside or outside a city City taxes may apply to one parcel but not another nearby parcel outside the municipal boundary.
Special districts Emergency-service, utility or other special districts can add separate taxing-unit entries.
Different exemptions Homestead, over-65, disability or veteran exemptions may change taxable values.
Tax ceiling or appraisal cap Qualifying protections can affect assessed or tax amounts differently.
Prior correction A certified correction, omitted property or prior-year adjustment can change one account.
Common taxing-unit mix: A Bexar County account may include Bexar County, Flood Control, Alamo Colleges, University Health, the San Antonio River Authority, an independent school district and, depending on location, a city or special district.
Filed with BCAD—not the Tax Office

Bexar County Homestead Exemptions, Cap and Verification Reviews

Residence homestead Confirm ownership, principal-residence use, Texas identification and the qualifying application year.
Over-65 or disability Check the exemption, possible tax ceiling, installment options and separate deferral rights.
Disabled veteran The benefit depends on qualifying status and supporting documentation submitted to BCAD.
Surviving spouse Eligibility can depend on the prior exemption, age, marital status, ownership and continued residence.
Heir property or trust Additional deed, heirship, probate or trust documentation may be required.
Manufactured home Ownership documentation and the property’s classification or location records may be required.

Homestead document-readiness checklist

  • Completed application for the requested exemption
  • Texas driver license or identification information
  • Recorded deed when ownership has not updated
  • Trust documents when property is held in trust
  • Probate or heirship documents when relevant
  • Manufactured-home ownership documentation
  • Disability, veteran or surviving-spouse evidence
  • Property ID and current contact information
Filing and continuation: An approved residence-homestead exemption generally continues while qualification remains, but BCAD can request new documentation or conduct a verification review.
Homestead audit letter: A selected owner may be asked to return verification information and supporting documents within 30 days. Ignoring the request can result in exemption removal and a new notice with separate protest rights.

How the homestead cap works

When the cap begins The cap generally begins January 1 of the tax year after the first year the owner qualifies for the residence-homestead exemption.
What the cap limits It limits qualifying appraised-value growth under applicable law. It does not freeze market value or guarantee that the total tax bill will remain unchanged.
After a sale A new owner does not automatically inherit the prior owner’s capped appraised value.
New improvements New construction or qualifying improvements can receive separate treatment and may not be protected in the same way as the existing capped value.
Open BCAD Online Services Use supported electronic filing, communication and account-management routes. Read Homestead Instructions Review current application, documentation and filing guidance. Understand the Homestead Cap Review when the cap begins and how it affects appraised value.
After the ordinary protest deadline

What Can Still Be Corrected After the Bexar County Protest Deadline?

The regular protest deadline is usually May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice was mailed, whichever is later. A missed market-value protest and a qualifying statutory correction are not interchangeable.

Market value simply seems too high This normally belongs in the regular protest process. A post-certification correction route generally cannot be used only to argue that the property was overvalued.
Clerical or transcription error A qualifying Section 25.25(c) motion may address certain clerical errors that affected the certified appraisal record.
Duplicate appraisal A qualifying correction may be available when the same property was appraised more than once for the same tax year.
Nonexistent property A correction may be available when property or an improvement did not exist in the form shown on the certified roll.
Ownership error Certain incorrect ownership entries can qualify for correction when supported by recorded documents and applicable law.
Exemption changed or canceled Follow the deadline printed on the new exemption or appraisal notice. A later notice may create a separate filing window.
August 2026 position: BCAD’s published good-cause late-protest route for the 2026 cycle required action before July 20. As of August 5, 2026, users should not assume that route remains open.
Section 25.25(c) is limited: It can address qualifying clerical errors, multiple appraisals, nonexistent property and certain ownership errors. It is not a general second chance to dispute market value, and applicable taxes must not be delinquent.
Open the current BCAD property record. Identify the exact field, ownership entry, property description, exemption or appraisal item that is wrong.
Save the record and every notice. Preserve dated copies before requesting a correction.
Classify the problem correctly. Determine whether the issue is market value, ownership, duplicate appraisal, nonexistent property, clerical error or exemption status.
Gather issue-specific evidence. Use recorded deeds for ownership, photographs or demolition records for nonexistent improvements and source documents for transcription errors.
Use the official BCAD instruction route. Review the BCAD missed-deadline guidance.
Check the Tax Office after a certified correction. Allow processing time, then compare the corrected BCAD record with the updated tax account.
Recorded land documents

How to Search Bexar County Deeds, Liens, Releases and Plats

Use the Bexar County Clerk rather than the Tax Office or BCAD when you need a recorded deed, release, lien, plat, trustee-sale notice or other official land document.

Open the Official Public Records Search. Use the Bexar County Official Public Records Search.
Select the correct record category. Choose Land Records when searching deeds, releases, liens and many property-related instruments.
Search grantor and grantee names. Try current and prior owners, trusts, companies, spelling variants and legal name changes.
Use document details when available. Enter an instrument or document number, recording date, document type, subdivision or other identifier.
Compare the recorded instrument. Match the parties, legal description, execution date, recording date and property references.
Request a certified copy when required. A lender, court, title company or government process may require certification rather than an ordinary downloaded image.
County Clerk service Published amount Important distinction
Plain deed copy $1 per page Copy fee—not a document-recording fee.
Certification $5 per document Added when a certified copy is requested.
Record real-property document $25 first page Applies to recording a document rather than obtaining a copy.
Additional recorded page $4 each Added for pages after the first recorded page.
Full-size plat bond-paper copy $6 per page Verify the required plat size and format before ordering.
Deed Records Department 101 W. Nueva Street, Suite B109
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-335-2273
Recordings Department 101 W. Nueva Street, Suite 103
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-335-2581
County Clerk Administration 100 Dolorosa, Suite 104
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-335-2216
Title-search warning: The County Clerk provides access to recorded documents but does not guarantee clear title or identify every legal risk. A title company or attorney may be required for an insured or legal title review.
Title-transfer problem solver

Bexar County Manufactured-Home Tax Liens and Releases

A perfected manufactured-home tax lien can prevent a title transfer until the tax obligation is paid and the release process is completed.

Identify account Match the manufactured home, owner and every unpaid year.
Request payoff Ask for tax, penalty, interest and collection charges.
Pay and retain proof Save the receipt and confirmation information.
Confirm release Verify that the lien-release process is complete before title transfer.
Assessing Department: The Tax Office FAQ directs manufactured-home tax-lien questions to the Assessing Department at 210-335-6574.
“I am trying to transfer title to a manufactured home connected to Bexar County tax account __________. Please confirm every unpaid year, the complete payoff, whether a perfected lien exists and the exact steps required for the lien release.”

Which Records Should Different Property Users Review?

User situation Records to review Best next action
New property buyer BCAD account, deed, legal description, tax account, unpaid years and exemption status. Confirm title and tax information before relying on seller documents.
Current homeowner Owner name, mailing address, appraisal value, exemptions, tax bill and payment posting. Correct errors early and retain filing or payment confirmations.
Mortgage escrow customer Live tax balance, lender escrow activity, statement recipient and posted payment. Avoid duplicate payment by confirming whether the lender paid.
Landlord or investor Every parcel, tax year, account portfolio, exemption status and business accounts. Group accounts and review delinquency separately for each property.
Inherited property Deed, probate or heirship instrument, BCAD ownership, mailing address and tax account. Resolve ownership documents before expecting records to update.
Manufactured-home owner BCAD account, ownership statement, tax liens, tax account and title information. Resolve perfected tax liens before attempting title transfer.
Late correction requester Notice, certified property record, deed, photographs and error-specific evidence. Classify the issue before using a statutory correction route.
Buyer needing formal proof Current tax account, delinquent years and official tax certificate. Request the certificate rather than relying only on a screen print.

eStatements, Portfolios, Overpayments and Tax Certificates

Register for an emailed statement Search the tax account, open the account details and follow the certified-statement email-registration route. Complete any email-verification step.
Create an account portfolio A portfolio can group several tax accounts for easier review and payment. This is useful for landlords, businesses, managers and owners of adjoining tracts.
Search for an overpayment Use the official Bexar County overpayment search by owner, address, account number or CAD reference.
Request a tax certificate A tax certificate formally shows the tax status and applicable delinquent penalty or interest recorded for the account. The published fee is $10 per certificate.
Screen print versus formal proof: A saved online account page is useful for routine review, but a lender, buyer, title company or legal process may require an official tax certificate.

Bexar County Tax Office Locations, Hours and Contact Details

Published office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Offices close on county holidays. The official location page states that appointments are generally not required and walk-ins are welcome.
Downtown Main Office Vista Verde Plaza
233 N. Pecos La Trinidad
San Antonio, TX 78207
Northeast Office 3370 Nacogdoches Road
Suite 160
San Antonio, TX 78217
Northwest Office 8407 Bandera Road
San Antonio, TX 78250
Southside Office 3505 Pleasanton Road
San Antonio, TX 78221
Drive-through tax service may be available.
Precinct 4 Office 8794 E. Loop 1604 N., No. 2
Converse, TX 78109
Tax Office telephone 210-335-2251
Telephone payment system 1-888-852-3572
Mailing address P.O. Box 839950
San Antonio, TX 78283-3950
Before traveling: Check the official Tax Office locations and hours page for holidays, temporary closures and service changes.

Bexar County Property Record Problems and Practical Fixes

Problem Practical fix Correct office
Owner name returns no result Search surname only, remove punctuation and try prior owners, trusts, company names or spelling variants. Tax Office and BCAD
Property address fails Use street number and main street name, then try account, CAD reference or Property ID. Tax Office and BCAD
Several similar accounts appear Match CAD reference, owner, legal description, property type and exact location. Tax Office and BCAD
Tax bill and BCAD value differ Check tax year, exemptions, certified corrections and whether the Tax Office received the updated appraisal roll. BCAD first, then Tax Office
No tax statement was received Search the live account, correct the mailing address with BCAD and request a duplicate statement if needed. Tax Office and BCAD
Online payment remains pending Allow the normal processing period and verify the confirmation before paying again. Tax Office
Payment posted to wrong year Keep the confirmation and contact the Tax Office with account, amount, date and confirmation number. Tax Office
Homestead exemption is missing Review the BCAD account, application status, qualifying year and ownership or identification documents. BCAD
Owner name has not updated after sale Confirm deed recording, then provide BCAD with the recorded instrument if ownership has not posted. County Clerk, then BCAD
Need proof taxes are current Request a formal tax certificate rather than relying only on a browser printout. Tax Office
Cannot find a lien or deed Select Land Records, search name variants and widen the recording-date range. County Clerk
Need exact delinquent payoff Open the live account or contact the Tax Office for every unpaid year, penalty, interest and collection charge. Tax Office
Regular protest deadline passed Classify the issue before using a late or statutory correction route. Market value and clerical error follow different rules. BCAD
Manufactured-home title transfer blocked Request a complete payoff and confirm whether a perfected tax-lien release is required. Tax Office Assessing Department
“I am trying to identify or correct a Bexar County property record. The owner or former owner is __________, the property is located at __________, and my statement, deed or BCAD record shows __________. Please confirm the correct account number, CAD reference and office responsible for the next step.”
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Final Bexar County Property-Record Action Center

Use these routes only after identifying the correct account, property, tax year and responsible office.

Search Live Tax Account Prepare the owner, address, 12-digit account or CAD reference. Pay Verified Account Confirm account, year, amount, method and processor charge. File or Communicate With BCAD Prepare the Property ID, owner information and supporting documents. Search Recorded Documents Prepare party names, document number, date range or subdivision.
Title-specific answers

Bexar County TX Tax Assessor-Collector Records FAQs

1. What records does the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector maintain?

The Tax Assessor-Collector maintains property-tax accounts, statements, balances, payment history, delinquent amounts, payment-plan information, tax certificates and overpayment-related records for taxes collected through the office. BCAD separately maintains appraisal values, exemptions, ownership information and property characteristics.

2. How do I search a Bexar County property-tax account?

Use the official Tax Office account search. Search by owner name, property address, 12-digit account number or CAD reference number, then verify the owner, property, tax year, taxing units and current balance before paying or using the record.

3. What happens if I never received a Bexar County tax statement?

Search the live account immediately and confirm the mailing address maintained by BCAD. Failure to receive a statement does not cancel the tax, extend the normal deadline, remove penalty or interest, or eliminate the property-tax lien.

4. Is Bexar Central Appraisal District the same as the Tax Assessor-Collector?

No. BCAD appraises property, maintains appraisal and ownership records, administers exemptions and handles protests or qualifying corrections. The Tax Assessor-Collector bills and collects taxes using certified appraisal information and adopted tax rates.

5. What are the online Bexar County property-tax payment fees?

The official payment page currently lists no processor charge for a qualifying eCheck and a 2.10% convenience charge for credit-card payments. Review the live authorization screen before submitting because payment terms can change.

6. Does Bexar County offer an early-payment discount?

The Tax Office FAQ says early-payment discounts were discontinued for Bexar County and the jurisdictions contractually collected through the office. Paying early can prevent delinquency, but it does not currently create a county early-payment discount.

7. What is the difference between a payment plan and a property-tax deferral?

A payment plan divides an eligible tax obligation into scheduled payments. A qualifying over-65 or disability residence-homestead deferral postpones collection, but the tax remains owed and published county guidance describes annual interest at 5%.

8. Who is responsible for Bexar County property taxes when a home is sold during the year?

The person who owned the property on January 1 is generally personally responsible for that tax year, while the tax lien follows the property. Buyers and sellers should compare the deed, closing-statement proration, title-company activity and live tax account.

9. What can I do if the normal BCAD protest deadline has passed?

First classify the issue. A market-value disagreement normally belongs in the regular protest process, while certain clerical errors, duplicate appraisals, nonexistent property and ownership errors may qualify for a limited Section 25.25(c) correction. Do not assume every late issue can be reopened.

10. How do I release a Bexar County manufactured-home tax lien?

Identify the manufactured-home tax account, request a complete payoff, pay the required tax and charges, retain the receipt and confirm the lien-release process before attempting a title transfer. The Tax Office directs related questions to the Assessing Department at 210-335-6574.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

Property-Tax Information Tax responsibilities, statements, liens and collection information. Payment Instructions eCheck, card, telephone, fees and processing guidance. Property-Tax FAQs Plans, deferrals, statements, discounts, ownership and certificates. Tax Calendar Mailing, payment and installment dates. Bexar Central Appraisal District Appraisal, ownership, exemptions, searches and protest services. Real Property and Land Records Recorded deeds, copies, liens and land-record services.
What was reviewed: Tax-account search, payment methods, payment fees, calendar dates, payment plans, deferrals, office locations, BCAD search routes, homestead guidance, late-correction information, deed-copy services and manufactured-home lien guidance.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector, Bexar Central Appraisal District, Bexar County Clerk, Appraisal Review Board, ActTax, payment processors, Harris Govern, True Automation or any Bexar County taxing jurisdiction.

Property ownership, appraisal values, exemptions, balances, penalties, fees, deadlines, office hours, elected officials, forms and portal interfaces can change. Confirm time-sensitive information with the responsible official office before paying, filing, buying property, transferring title or taking legal action.

Last reviewed: August 5, 2026.

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Value term Simple meaning
Market value The appraiser’s estimate of the property’s value as of the assessment date.
Assessed value The value after limits or caps may be applied.
Exemptions Approved reductions such as homestead or other exemptions.
Taxable value The value used by taxing authorities after exemptions.

Property Tax Bill Direction Helper

The Property Appraiser values property, but the Tax Collector usually handles the actual bill and payment.

Florida timing reminder: Many Florida tax bills are mailed around November and become delinquent if unpaid after March 31. Always verify exact dates, discounts, and payment fees with the official county Tax Collector.

County Office Call Script Generator

Generate a simple call or email script so you can ask the right office the right question.