> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://josetijam.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Property Tax in El Paso TX: Who Sets It, When It Is Due - URL: https://josetijam.com/property-tax-in-el-paso-tx/ - Published: 2026-10-13T05:40:01.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-13T23:13:08.000Z - Description: Property tax in El Paso TX is set by the appraisal district and local taxing units, and bills are mailed each October. This guide explains what the bill covers and the dates that matter. - Author: Housing Ledger Editorial - Tags: El Paso, property tax, Texas, homeownership, #gce-767717f9 Property tax in El Paso TX follows a set calendar that you can plan around. Bills are mailed every October, and the payment is due by January 31 [\[1\]](https://www.elpasotexas.gov/tax-office/payment-options/how-and-where-to-pay?ref=josetijam.com). Taxes that remain unpaid become delinquent on February 1 [\[1\]](https://www.elpasotexas.gov/tax-office/payment-options/how-and-where-to-pay?ref=josetijam.com), so January 31 is the date that matters most to you. Learn more in [El Paso Property Tax Due Date: January 31 and How to Pay](https://josetijam.com/el-paso-property-tax-due-date/). Your bill comes from two inputs. It is based on the appraised value of your property and the rates set by local taxing units [\[2\]](https://www.texas.gov/living-in-texas/property-tax-transparency/?ref=josetijam.com). A change in either one changes the amount you owe, so both are worth understanding before the bill arrives. This article covers the key dates, the two inputs behind the bill, and where to look up official figures for your property. Each section starts with the answer, so you can go straight to the part you need. ## Who decides your home's value and the tax rate? The El Paso Central Appraisal District (EPCAD) handles the appraisal of your home [\[3\]](https://epcad.org/?ref=josetijam.com). Local taxing units supply the rates that are applied to that appraised value [\[2\]](https://www.texas.gov/living-in-texas/property-tax-transparency/?ref=josetijam.com). Your bill is the value multiplied by the rate, so both numbers shape what you owe. ### The appraisal district EPCAD sets the value that starts your bill. Its website offers general information about the district and the ad valorem property tax system in Texas [\[3\]](https://epcad.org/?ref=josetijam.com). Ad valorem means the tax is based on value, which is why the appraisal is the first number to understand. ### The taxing units The rate comes from the local taxing units, which are the governments that levy property tax in your area. They supply the rates that are applied to the appraised value, so the rate is a separate decision from the appraisal [\[2\]](https://www.texas.gov/living-in-texas/property-tax-transparency/?ref=josetijam.com). Two homes with the same appraised value can carry different bills if they sit in different taxing areas. ### Checking each number A higher appraisal raises the bill even when the rate stays the same. A higher rate raises the bill even when the value stays the same. Both can change in the same year, so you need to look at each one on its own. When the total jumps, compare last year's appraised value with this year's, then compare last year's rate with this year's. That shows which change caused the increase. If the value is the cause, the appraisal district is the office to contact. If the rate is the cause, the question goes to the taxing units that appear on your bill. The two offices work separately, so a question about one will not be answered by the other. Keeping them apart saves time when you need a change. ![Exterior of a county appraisal office building with a flagpole and parked cars on a sunny day in Texas.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=government%20office%20building%20exterior%20Texas&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## How much does property tax cost in El Paso County? For a quick estimate, the effective [property tax rate in El Paso County](https://josetijam.com/el-paso-county-property-tax-rate/) is 1.73%. [\[4\]](https://smartasset.com/taxes/texas-property-tax-calculator?ref=josetijam.com) Multiply that rate by your home's appraised value to get a rough yearly tax, which gives you a planning number for your budget. Because the rate is a percentage, the bill rises with price: a home worth twice as much carries twice the tax at the same rate. ### What the rate means for a real home At 1.73%, a home appraised at $200,000 would cost roughly $3,460 a year in property tax. [\[4\]](https://smartasset.com/taxes/texas-property-tax-calculator?ref=josetijam.com) Put that amount in your monthly housing costs rather than treating it as a single yearly line, so the bill does not catch you off guard. ### How the bill compares with income Taxes are also measured against what households earn. An El Paso Matters analysis dated September 28, 2026 found that paying the median property tax bill took 6.1% of median household income in El Paso County. [\[5\]](https://elpasomatters.org/2026/09/28/el-paso-property-tax-bills-texas-comparison/?ref=josetijam.com) For a household at that median income, that share is a large part of the monthly budget. If your household earns less than the median, the same bill takes an even bigger share of your pay, so compare the tax with your own income, not only with the county rate. ### Why the estimate is only a starting point Use your current bill and the tax office figures for a final decision, because a new appraisal or a new rate can change what you owe. ![A stack of American coins sits beside a small model house on a wooden desk, suggesting yearly tax costs.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=stack%20of%20US%20coins%20beside%20model%20house%20on%20desk&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## When are El Paso property tax bills due? Your El Paso property tax bill is mailed in October, and the payment is due by January 31\. The payment window runs from mid-October through January, so you can pay at any point in that stretch [\[6\]](https://www.epcounty.com/900/Property-Taxes?ref=josetijam.com). Taxes become delinquent on February 1 if the bill is still unpaid [\[1\]](https://www.elpasotexas.gov/tax-office/payment-options/how-and-where-to-pay?ref=josetijam.com). ### When the bill arrives Property tax bills are mailed out every October [\[1\]](https://www.elpasotexas.gov/tax-office/payment-options/how-and-where-to-pay?ref=josetijam.com). That puts the bill on a yearly cycle: it arrives in the fall, and the payment period closes in the winter. If you own a home in El Paso, expect the bill in October and plan to pay it before the year ends. The bill is not a mid-year charge. ### The payment window The county's payment window is mid-October through January [\[6\]](https://www.epcounty.com/900/Property-Taxes?ref=josetijam.com). That gives you about three months to pay, starting soon after the bill arrives. For example, a homeowner who gets the bill in the second half of October can pay that month, or wait until December or January. Paying early means you do not have to track the deadline later. ### The deadline and delinquency The payment is due January 31 [\[1\]](https://www.elpasotexas.gov/tax-office/payment-options/how-and-where-to-pay?ref=josetijam.com). The deadline is the last day you can pay without the account becoming past due. Taxes become delinquent on February 1 [\[1\]](https://www.elpasotexas.gov/tax-office/payment-options/how-and-where-to-pay?ref=josetijam.com). If your payment is one day late, the account is delinquent starting that date, so pay a few days before January 31 if you can. ## Where can you pay and check your El Paso property tax? You can pay El Paso County property tax in person at one of six Tax Office locations, or online through the El Paso property tax search site. The county lists the six locations and their hours on its property tax page [\[6\]](https://www.epcounty.com/900/Property-Taxes?ref=josetijam.com). Your choice depends on whether you want to pay in person or from home. ### Paying in person The county's Property Taxes page lists all six Tax Office locations, along with their hours and the payment window [\[6\]](https://www.epcounty.com/900/Property-Taxes?ref=josetijam.com). Pick the office nearest you and confirm which one fits your schedule before you go. Paying in person also lets you ask a clerk about a payment question on the spot. ### Paying online The El Paso property tax search site accepts payment by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, or eCheck [\[7\]](https://actweb.acttax.com/act%5Fwebdev/elpaso/index.jsp?ref=josetijam.com). Start with Property Search on the site, find your property, and then use the Pay Now option. Keep the confirmation you receive after paying. It is the record that shows your payment went through. ### Looking up your property and figures The El Paso Central Appraisal District (EPCAD) site provides general information about the district and the ad valorem property tax system in Texas [\[3\]](https://epcad.org/?ref=josetijam.com). Use it to learn how your property is valued, and to find the appraisal details that feed into your bill. The county's Property Taxes page is the place to find the payment locations and hours [\[6\]](https://www.epcounty.com/900/Property-Taxes?ref=josetijam.com). Start with the county and appraisal district sites rather than third-party listings. Official pages give you the figures the county and appraisal district actually use. ### A simple order to follow First, look up your property on the El Paso property tax search site. Second, note the amount shown, then decide whether to pay online or at one of the six locations. Third, keep your receipt or confirmation with your tax records. ## What should you do next with your El Paso property tax? The one thing to remember is that payment is due January 31, and taxes become delinquent on February 1 [\[1\]](https://www.elpasotexas.gov/tax-office/payment-options/how-and-where-to-pay?ref=josetijam.com). Mark January 31 on your calendar now so the date does not slip past you. Start by finding your property on the El Paso property tax search [\[7\]](https://actweb.acttax.com/act%5Fwebdev/elpaso/index.jsp?ref=josetijam.com). Note the appraised value and the amount due, so you have both before the deadline. Keep those figures with your tax records. If the value looks wrong, check the El Paso Central Appraisal District website, which provides general information on the property tax system [\[3\]](https://epcad.org/?ref=josetijam.com). ## More in this guide - [El Paso Homestead Exemption: How to Apply Step by Step](https://josetijam.com/el-paso-homestead-exemption/) - [Protest El Paso Appraisal District Value: Deadlines and Steps](https://josetijam.com/protest-el-paso-appraisal-district-value/) - [El Paso Property Tax Relief for Seniors: Exemptions and Deadlines](https://josetijam.com/el-paso-property-tax-relief-for-seniors/) ## Sources 1. [How & Where to Pay](https://www.elpasotexas.gov/tax-office/payment-options/how-and-where-to-pay?ref=josetijam.com) 2. [Property Tax Transparency in Texas](https://www.texas.gov/living-in-texas/property-tax-transparency/?ref=josetijam.com) 3. [El Paso Central Appraisal District - Home Page](https://epcad.org/?ref=josetijam.com) 4. 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