How to pay Galveston County, TX property tax

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Payment details from the official sources for Galveston County. Check the tax year and parcel on your bill before submitting a payment.

Pay on the official site

Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.

Payment methods and fees

Official payment portal

Official payment portal

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Accepted methods

Credit card, Debit card, E-check

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Published fees

Online/phone credit and debit cards: 2.2%; electronic checks: $0.50.

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Published installment dates

Tax year 2026. Dates retain the year published by the source.

2026 taxes — full payment or first qualifying quarterly installment

February 1, 2027

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Split/half-pay plan — first half

November 30, 2026

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Quarterly plan — second installment

March 31, 2027

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Quarterly plan — third installment

June 1, 2027

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Split/half-pay plan — second half

June 30, 2027

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Quarterly plan — final installment

August 2, 2027

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Published late-payment rule

Comptroller's ordinary delinquency schedule: February 1 penalty 6% plus 1% interest; penalty grows monthly to 12% July 1; interest 1% monthly without maximum.

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Official offices

Galveston County Tax Office

Office website

Office website

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Phone

409-766-2481

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All Galveston County dates, offices and sources

Sources for these instructions

https://actweb.acttax.com/act_webdev/galveston/showlist.jsp
After locating the account(s), you may pay online by credit or debit card or e-check.

Verified October 24, 2026

https://actweb.acttax.com/act_webdev/galveston/showlist.jsp
Credit Cards 2.2% Debit Cards 2.2% Electronic Checks $0.50

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Continue with your property

Common questions

Where can I pay Galveston County property tax?

Official payment portal: https://actweb.acttax.com/act_webdev/galveston/showlist.jsp. Credit card, Debit card, E-check

Updated , from cited verification dates. Individual sources may have earlier checks.