News and Updates from the Office of Rick Barnes.

United by a shared commitment to excellence, we are a team of dedicated professionals who serve with joy, respect, and integrity.

What’s In Store This Week:

Property Tax Reminders

New ID Requirements for Registration

Important Deadline: Property Tax Deadline Extended to Feb 2

Please mark your calendars. While the official property tax deadline is January 31, because this date falls on a Saturday, a one-day grace period applies.

The Tax Office will accept payments postmarked, processed online, or in person as late as Monday, February 2, 2026, without penalty or interest.

General Accounts: Please ensure your payment is submitted by this date to avoid delinquency.

Quarter Payment Option

Pay taxes in four equal installments.  In order to qualify for this option, the property (1) must be your residence homestead, (2) must have an Over 65 Exemption; or (3) must have a Disability Exemption.  Payments are due January 31, March 31, May 31 and July 31.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Penalty & Interest Accrual Beginning February 3, 2026

Please be advised: Penalty and interest charges begin to accrue on taxes for the preceding year if not paid by the deadline.

• Penalties: Charges begin at 6% and increase monthly, reaching a maximum of 12% in July.

• Interest: Accrues at a rate of 1% per month until the account is paid in full.

To avoid these additional costs, please ensure your payment is processed or postmarked by the applicable deadline.

Note: Those with qualifying exemptions may pay the 1st quarter installment but must include the 7% penalty and interest with the first installment.

Haven’t Received Your Tax Statement Yet?

Please be advised that all Tarrant County tax statements have now been mailed. If you have not yet received your property tax statement, please contact our office immediately so we can assist you.  

Call: 817-884-1100

Email: [email protected]

Reminder:  Statements are available to view online.

Mineral Account Update

Mineral account bills were mailed out on January 5, 2026. Please note that the Tarrant Appraisal District recently changed mineral vendors from Pritchard & Abbot to Capitol Appraisal. Due to this change, the system encountered challenges during the migration of the multi-mineral accounts. In this mailing, you may receive most minerals bundled in one statement, while still receiving single statements for individual accounts. We appreciate your patience as we work diligently with the Tarrant Appraisal District to correct this issue.

🏠 Property Tax Payment Reminder

Need help figuring out how much property tax you owe? We’re here to help!

📞 Call us at 817‑884‑1100 for assistance.

💻 Check your account online anytime — view details and updates to your Tarrant County Tax Office account from the comfort of your home or mobile device, available 24/7.

⚠️ Please note: Confidential accounts are not accessible online, but payments can still be made by phone or in person.

✅ Fast & Secure Payment Options

• Use our online portal

• Pay by phone at 817‑884‑1110

• Visit us in person

These methods help avoid delays, lost mail, or stolen payments — ensuring your payment is processed quickly and securely.

If your mortgage company is responsible for paying your property taxes and you receive a tax statement, please contact them and forward the statement to your mortgage company.

Please Note: If your mortgage company is Penny Mac, your property taxes will not be paid until the end of January and will be processed after that date.

Questions? Please contact our office at 817-884-1100.

Important: Double-Check Your Property Tax Payment

We have received reports from taxpayers who received an initial payment confirmation from our system, only to discover days later that their financial institution rejected the transaction. Please be aware that the Tax Office has no control over these bank denials. To ensure a successful payment process, please review your online banking or account activity within 5–7 days of the transaction to confirm the funds have posted.

Beat the Wait!