If you, as a homeowner in Texas, have failed to pay your property tax bill by January 31st, 2020, you will be subject to penalties, additional interest, and fees that are collectively known as delinquent property taxes. Here’s a quick guide to how delinquent property taxes in Texas work and the best solution to minimize these penalties.
Penalties for late payment of property taxes differ depending on where your tax delinquent property is located.
Typically, you will incur an immediate penalty of 6% of your original tax bill on the first business day of February, 1% interest rate per month for each month it goes unpaid in full until June 30th, and an additional 2% penalty from July 1st. You will also owe 1% per month in interest (or 12% per year) for as long as your bill is unpaid. As a result, you can incur 38% of your tax bill in penalties, interest, and collection fees in just 5 months of nonpayment.
Additional penalties include, collection fees that can be as high as 20% of your total property tax bill at the time of collection.
On top of all that, you will owe 1% as a monthly penalty in interest (or 12% per year) for as long as your bill is unpaid.
With property tax rates and penalties being so high in Texas, it’s easy for tax delinquent properties to derail homeowners financially and, therefore, making cash flow and subsequent property taxes even more challenging to pay.
Two things will happen if you leave your delinquent property taxes unpaid:
By law, the taxing authority has to notify you in writing that they are starting the foreclosure process against you. You will have limited time to either pay the delinquent property taxes at the tax collector’s office in full or present a valid defense in court to halt the foreclosure process. If you do not, your property will be sold in a tax sale in order to settle the total unpaid balance on the outstanding tax bill.
Losing your home or becoming financially burdened due to a tax delinquent property is devastating, not only financially but also emotionally. Fortunately, there is a solution in the form of property tax loans, which can cover all the penalties, interest and administration fees associated with your property tax bill as well as the original amount.
When looking for a property tax loan provider, it is essential that you speak to a company that is ethical, responsible, and licensed to assist you. This will ensure that you get compassionate, fair treatment and an affordable loan with no hidden catches or misleading information.
At American Finance & Investment Company, Inc. (AFIC), our aim is to help you get back on your feet and rebuild your financial security. With over 70 years of industry experience, an A+ rating on the Better Business Bureau, and a team that is dedicated and passionate about helping Texas home and business owners delinquent taxes on their properties, we’re ready to offer you the assistance you need to pay delinquent property taxes.
In addition to our fast, efficient service, we offer several other great benefits:
We require no money down
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YOUR TAX OFFICE MAY OFFER DELINQUENT TAX INSTALLMENT PLANS THAT MAY BE LESS COSTLY TO YOU. YOU CAN REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF THESE PLANS FROM THE TAX OFFICE.
If you are over 64 or disabled, don’t get a property tax loan, contact your tax office about a deferral.
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