The Travis County Tax Office collects for 65 local taxing entities, including Travis County, the City of Austin, Austin Independent School District and Austin Community College. The deadline to pay 2000 taxes is Wednesday, January 31, 2001. Don't wait until taxes become delinquent. A payment plan will help you to avoid maximum penalty and interest. The Travis County Tax Office is located at 1010 Lavaca.
Limited parking is available on the south side of the building.
Call 473-9473 for assistance. All property owners should beware of businesses charging for fees for free government services. A new rash of mass mailings targets area seniors who have not filed for the over 65 residence homestead exemption. Unaware and uninformed, seniors stand to lose hundreds or even thousands of dollars by agreeing to pay for a service that is free. Through its advertising, the Dallas-based business currently soliciting in the Austin area promises, but only after a contract is signed, to tell where the money is coming from.