Residence homestead exemption
Who may qualify
An individual with an ownership interest who uses the property as a principal residence.
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Hidalgo County property tax due dates 2026
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Due in 100 days
Annual payment deadline (tax due upon receipt): (statutory)
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Dates are shown as published by the source.
Installment timeline
- Annual payment deadline (tax due upon receipt)
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Assessment notice
For single-family residence homesteads, April 1 or as soon as practicable thereafter.Official source. Statutory. Verified .
Only announced dates are included, with a reminder seven days before. Re-download after dates change.
How to pay
Late payments and penalties
Penalty is 6% in the first delinquent month, increasing by 1% monthly to 12% on July 1. Interest and applicable attorney collection penalties are additional.
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Assessment appeals
Usually May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails the notice of appraised value, whichever is later.
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Where to file
Local Appraisal Review Board (ARB); Form 50-132 is available.
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Exemptions
Age 65 or older homestead exemption
Who may qualify
Owners age 65 or older who live in the home as their principal residence.
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Disabled person homestead exemption
Who may qualify
A person meeting the federal Social Security disability-insurance definition; other disability benefits do not automatically qualify.
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100% disabled veteran homestead exemption
Who may qualify
Veterans receiving 100% disability compensation for service-connected disability and rated 100% disabled or individually unemployable.
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County offices
Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector
collector
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Hidalgo County Appraisal District
assessor
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County notes
Tax Code 1.06 extends the January 31, 2027 Sunday payment deadline to February 1; delinquency starts February 2.
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Apply for exemptions to the local appraisal district. The general filing deadline is before May 1; special and late-filing provisions may apply.
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Almost all property tax bills are due on receipt; late-mailed bills and other special bills may have different delinquency dates.
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Delinquent taxes also accrue 1% interest for each month or part of a month unpaid, under Tax Code 33.01(c).
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Common questions
When is property tax due in Hidalgo County?
Annual payment deadline (tax due upon receipt): February 1, 2027 (statutory).
Where can I pay Hidalgo County property tax?
Use the official payment portal: https://actweb.acttax.com/act_webdev/hidalgo/index.jsp. Online credit card, Online e-check
What happens if my Hidalgo County payment is late?
Penalty is 6% in the first delinquent month, increasing by 1% monthly to 12% on July 1. Interest and applicable attorney collection penalties are additional.
Sources and verification
https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/bills/
If Jan. 31 falls on a Sunday, taxes may be paid on Monday, Feb. 1 and are delinquent onTuesday, Feb. 2.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/
Applications for property tax exemptions are filed with the appraisal district in the county in which the property is located. The general deadline for filing an exemption application is before May 1.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/bills/
The Tax Code addresses 33 types of property tax bills that vary by delinquency date or by the requirements for applying delinquent penalty and interest charges.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/bills/common-bills.php
1 percent for each month or portion of month tax remains delinquent.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/protests/
The usual protest filing deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails the property owner the notice of appraised value, whichever is later.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/protests/
Form 50-132, Property Owner’s Notice of Protest (PDF) , with the ARB.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/calendars/deadlines.php
Last day (or as soon as practicable thereafter) for chief appraiser to mail notices of appraised value for single-family residence homestead properties (Sec. 25.19(a)).
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/
an individual must have an ownership interest in the property and use the property as the individual's principal residence.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/
the individual must be age 65 or older, have an ownership interest in the property and live in the home as his or her principal residence.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/
A disabled person must meet the definition of disabled for the purpose of receiving disability insurance benefits under the Federal Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance Act administered by the Social Security Administration.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/disabledvet-100-faq.php
A disabled veteran with a service-connected disability awarded 100 percent disability compensation and a disability rating of 100 percent (or determination of individual unemployability) is eligible for this exemption.
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https://www.hidalgocounty.us/124/Tax-Office
After locating the account, you can pay online by credit card or eCheck.
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/hidalgo.php
Appraisal District
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https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/bills/common-bills.php
6 percent for first month or portion of month, plus 1 percent for each additional month delinquent. On July 1, accrues 12 percent and stops increasing. [§33.01(a)]
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Plan your next step
Estimate a bill and check your assessment
Census survey estimates, 2020–2024. These county medians describe a survey population; they do not establish your home’s correct assessment.
- Median home value
- $140,900
- Median annual taxes paid
- $2,279
- Estimated effective rate
- 1.62%
Census home values, Census taxes paid. Last verified 2026-10-24. Rate = median taxes ÷ median home value. Displayed rates are rounded; calculations use the unrounded ratio.
Appeal timing and filing
Usually May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails the notice of appraised value, whichever is later.
How to file: Local Appraisal Review Board (ARB); Form 50-132 is available.
State guidance: An ARB order may be appealed to district court by petition within 60 days of receipt.
Official appeal information and filing instructions
Appeal sources and verification
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No savings are promised. Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Estimate methodology and limitations.
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