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---TAX OFFICE UPDATE--- The Tax Assessor - Collector Office will be temporarily closed for lunch from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.


Tammy Braudaway

TAX ASSESSOR - COLLECTOR
REGISTERED TEXAS TAX ASSESSOR - COLLECTOR

 



Phone: 830-780-2431
Fax: 830-780-4530

Email Address: tammy.braudaway@co.karnes.tx.us

Office Location:

200 E. Calvert Ave., #3
Karnes City, Texas  78118

 

Taxes may be paid online at 

http://www.karnescountytax.org/

There will be a convenience fee for using a credit card.

 

DUE TO STAFFING ISSUES, WE ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED FROM 11-12 SO THAT MY STAFF MAY ENJOY THEIR LUNCH.  WE PLAN TO REOPEN ALL DAY BY THE END OF AUGUST.

 

KARNES COUNTY TAX INCREASE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

 

Payments may be mailed.  Mailing address is Karnes County Tax Office, 200 E Calvert Ave # 3, Karnes City, Texas 78118.  We do honor postmarks.

 

THIS OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 FOR LABOR DAY.  WE WILL REOPEN ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2024.

 

      Hours of Operation:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tax Office/Auto Department (Open During Lunch)
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Title Department

  

THE DRIVE-THRU  IS WORKING. 

HOURS OF OPERATION ARE 8:15 TO 12:00 AND 2:00 TO 4:30

Drop box located in back of building in the drive-thru.

 

TAX STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN MAILED.  IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE ALL OF YOUR PROPERTY STATEMENTS BY OCTOBER 31, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AND WE WILL MAIL YOU A COPY.  IF YOU WISH TO DO 1/2 (HALF) PAYMENTS AGAIN THIS YEAR PER SECTION 31.03 OF THE TAX CODE, THE DEADLINE TO MAKE THE 1ST PAYMENT IS NOVEMBER 30.  IT CAN BE MAILED AND WE WILL HONOR THE POSTMARK THAT IS ON THE ENVELOPE.  THE 2ND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED OR POSTMARKED BY JUNE 30, 2024.  IF NOT RECEIVED BY THE DEADLINE,  ALL PENALTY, INTEREST AND ATTORNEY FEES WILL APPLY TO THE BALANCE.

 

PER 31.031, IF YOU ARE OVER 65 AND QUALIFIED FOR A HOMESTEAD OR A DISABLED VETERAN, YOU CAN MAKE YOUR TAX PAYMENTS IN 4 EQUAL PAYMENTS WITH THE 1ST ONE BEING BY JANUARY 31. THIS MUST BE SET-UP BY JANUARY 31 IN ORDER TO MAKE 4 PAYMENTS WITHOUT P&I.  THE OTHER DUE DATES ARE MARCH 31, MAY 31 AND JULY 31.  IF PAYMENTS ARE LATE PENALTY AND INTEREST WILL APPLY.

 

ALL OF THE 2023 TAX STATEMENTS ARE DUE BY JANUARY 31, 2024 UNLESS THE PARCEL IS IN 1/2 PAYMENT OR 1/4 PAYMENT STATUS.

WE DO NOT COLLECT KCISD TAXES.  DO NOT INCLUDE THEM WITH YOUR PAYMENT.

 

If you are ill or been around someone that is ill, we ask that you continue to utilize our drive-thru, mail or online options. Clerks will be cleaning throughout the day between customers.  We thank you, our customers for your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this causes.

 

A Taxpayer

Is not dependent on us--

We are dependent on him.

Is not an interruption of our work--He is the purpose of it...

Is doing us a favor by letting us serve his needs.

Is not an outsider to our business -He is a part of it.

A TAXPAYER is the most

important person in the world to us.

Courtesy, efficiency, and service with a smile 

are the main requirements of this office.

 

GOALS

            * To provide quality service to all citizens, taxing jurisdictions and their constituents.
                * To be fiscally responsible to the tax payers and entities of Karnes County.               
      * To continuously evaluate and improve the ways this office conducts business.
* To create an environment conducive for employee growth and well-being.

Description of Office

  • Calculates property tax rates for the county and most entities we collect for 

  • Collects property taxes for the county

  • May collect taxes for cities, schools and other local taxing entities

  • Processes motor vehicle title transfers

  • Issues motor vehicle registration and licenses

  • Collects various other fees for the state and county

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    2024 Tax Rate Worksheets

     

    IF YOU NEED ANY EXEMPTIONS, PLEASE SEE THE APPRAISAL DISTRICT OR YOU MAY CALL THEM AT 830-780-2433.  THIS INCLUDES YOUR OVER 65 FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD.

           If you have multiply Owner ID numbers, they may all be paid with the same check.  Be sure and write your Owner ID number in the memo area on your check.  We DO NOT collect KCISD taxes.

     

    Taxes may be paid online at 

    http://www.karnescountytax.org/

    There will be a convenience fee for using a credit card.

     

      Payments may be mailed.  Mailing address is Karnes County Tax Office, 200 E Calvert Ave # 3, Karnes City, Texas 78118.  We do honor postmarks.

     

    Truth In Taxation Summary


    Official Website hosted by Pritchard & Abbott
         Use for online payment of taxes

    http://www.karnescountytax.org/

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