Ellis County Property Tax: Pay, Lookup, Calculate, Avoid Penalties & Use the Right Office
Use this Ellis County property tax guide when you need to search a tax bill, pay online, estimate a tax amount, understand January 31 and February 1 deadlines, find the Waxahachie/Red Oak/Ennis/Midlothian offices, request payment options, file a homestead exemption with Ellis Appraisal District, or protest a property value before May 15.
Ellis County Property Tax: which office should you use?
Do not start with a random property website. Start with the task: tax payment, tax balance, appraisal value, exemption, protest, or ownership correction.
Fast answer board
- 1Pay or check balance? Use the Ellis County Tax Office Search and Pay Taxes page.
- 2Need receipt or statement? Ellis County FAQ says statements are available online and at local tax offices.
- 3Appraised value looks wrong? Contact Ellis Appraisal District; taxable value is not set by the Tax Assessor-Collector.
- 4Name/address is wrong? Ellis County FAQ says ownership and address corrections are handled by the Appraisal District.
- 5Can’t pay full amount? Call the Tax Office about partial payments, homestead installment agreements or quarter payments if eligible.
Official task links
Use Tax Office for
Tax bills, payment balance, payment status, receipts, delinquency, tax payment plans, branch office locations and mailed payments.
Use Appraisal District for
Market value, taxable value setup, ownership, mailing address, homestead exemptions, ag valuation and protest filing.
Use County Clerk for
Deeds, recorded documents, liens, plats and legal property records. CAD/tax search is not the same as a recorded deed search.
How to search and pay Ellis County property taxes online
Use the official Ellis County Tax Office page first. The payment link routes to the official ACT tax search/payment system used for account lookup.
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Open the official Search and Pay Taxes pageDo this before entering payment information.
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Start at the Ellis County Tax Office Search and Pay Taxes page. From there, use the official “Search and Pay Taxes” link to open the ACT tax portal.
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Search the account carefullyWrong parcel = wrong payment risk.
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Search by owner, property address, account/property ID or other available fields. Confirm the owner, situs address, tax year and balance before adding anything to the payment cart.
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Review penalties, years and feesOlder years and current year may appear separately.
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Check whether the balance is current year, prior year, delinquent, attorney-collection, or installment-related. If you are paying by check, Ellis County FAQ says to write the Property ID and phone number on your check and include a copy of the statement.
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Save proof after paymentUseful if posting is delayed.
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Save the confirmation number, paid amount, date, account/property ID and screenshot. If the online system does not show receipt printing, Ellis County FAQ says statements are available online and at the local tax office.
Ellis County property tax due dates, penalties and payment-plan dates
These dates answer the questions users search most: when to pay, when penalties begin, when exemption/protest deadlines happen, and when tax bills are mailed.
| Date | What Ellis County says | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| January 31 | Last day to pay taxes before delinquency; first quarter payment due for qualifying over-65 and disability homestead accounts. | Pay current taxes or make first quarter payment if approved. |
| February 1 | Penalty and interest begin on unpaid taxes. Penalty begins at 6%; interest begins at 1% per month. | Contact Tax Office immediately if unpaid. |
| March 31 | Second quarter payment due for over-65 and disability homestead accounts. | Pay installment before deadline. |
| April 30 | Last day to file an exemption application at Ellis Appraisal District. | File homestead or other exemption with CAD. |
| May 15 | Last day to file a protest with Ellis Appraisal District for the current year. | File protest if value, exemption or record is wrong. |
| May 31 | Third quarter payment due for qualifying accounts. | Pay installment before deadline. |
| July 1 | Delinquent current-year accounts are turned over to tax attorneys; collection penalty up to 20% may apply. | Resolve delinquency before July 1 if possible. |
| July 31 | Final quarter payment due for qualifying accounts. | Complete installment plan. |
| October 1 | Current collection period begins; tax bills are mailed October 1 or as soon as possible thereafter. | Watch mail and online account after rates are set. |
How to estimate Ellis County property tax before paying
A quick estimate helps users understand the bill, but the official Tax Office balance controls the amount you should pay.
Step 1: Find taxable value
Use Ellis CAD search to find market value, appraised value, exemptions and taxable value for each taxing unit.
Step 2: Check tax rates
Use the Ellis County tax notices / transparency tool or your tax statement to see the rates for county, school, city, ESD or special districts.
Step 3: Estimate
Formula: taxable value ÷ 100 × tax rate. Add each taxing unit to estimate the total bill.
| Example input | Formula | Example result |
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| Taxable value: $300,000 | $300,000 ÷ 100 = 3,000 taxable units | Use rate per $100 value |
| Combined rate: 1.80 | 3,000 × 1.80 | $5,400 estimated annual tax |
| Homestead exemption added later | Lower taxable value × rate | Tax Office sends revised statement after CAD adjustment reaches it |
Ellis County homestead exemption, protest and value correction
Ellis County Tax Office does not set appraised value. Use Ellis Appraisal District for value, ownership, mailing address, exemption and protest questions.
Homestead exemption
File with Ellis Appraisal District. Ellis County Tax Office lists April 30 as the last day to file exemption applications at the appraisal district.
Property value protest
File with Ellis Appraisal District. Ellis County Tax Office lists May 15 as the current-year protest deadline.
Ownership / address correction
Ellis County FAQ says the Appraisal District determines ownership of each property and handles name/address corrections.
Revised statements
If the Appraisal District adjusts the value, Ellis County Tax Office says you receive a revised statement once the office receives the adjustment.
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Search your CAD recordCheck value, exemption and ownership before tax bill season.
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Open Ellis CAD Property Search. Search by owner, address or property ID. Confirm owner, situs address, taxable value, exemptions and property details.
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File exemption before April 30Do this with Ellis Appraisal District, not the Tax Office.
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Use the official Ellis Appraisal District site for current forms, homestead filing route, document requirements and status questions.
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Protest before May 15 if neededFocus on value, equality, exemption or record errors.
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Prepare comparable sales, closing statement, photos, repair estimates, property-detail corrections, exemption proof and any evidence showing the appraised value or record is wrong.
Ellis County property tax payment agreements and partial payment options
If you cannot pay in full, do not ignore the bill. Ellis County FAQ directs taxpayers to call the Tax Office about available options.
| Option | Who it helps | Important rule |
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| Partial payments | Taxpayers who cannot pay everything at once | Call the Tax Office to understand how partial payments apply to years, penalties and balances. |
| Quarter payments | Qualified homestead owners with over-65, disabled person or disabled veteran exemption | At least one-fourth due by January 31 and formal agreement required each tax year. |
| Residential Homestead Agreement | Homestead taxpayers with delinquent taxes who meet conditions | Agreement can run 12–36 months; current year is not included unless delinquent; interest accrues at 1% monthly. |
| Pay specific tax year | People with current and delinquent years | Ellis FAQ says to indicate on your check which tax year to apply money toward. |
Ellis County Tax Office locations for property tax help
Use online payment for speed. Visit an office when you need staff help, documentation, account explanation or payment-plan discussion.
| Location | Address | Phone / hours |
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| Waxahachie main office | 302 N Monroe Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | 972-825-5150; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Red Oak | 101 Live Oak St., Red Oak, TX 75154 | 972-825-5640; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Ennis | 207 South Sonoma Trail, Ennis, TX 75119 | 972-825-5390; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Midlothian | 661 Aspen Pkwy, Suite 100, Midlothian, TX 76065 | 972-825-5600; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Mail payment | Ellis County Tax Assessor-Collector, P.O. Drawer 188, Waxahachie, TX 75168 | Include statement copy, Property ID and phone number on check. |
Map to Ellis County Tax Office in Texas, USA
This map points to the Waxahachie main Tax Office location. Use branch office addresses above if Red Oak, Ennis or Midlothian is closer.
Ellis County Tax Office — Waxahachie
Address: 302 N Monroe Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165, USA.
Official Ellis County property tax resources
Use these official resources for live balances, payments, account lookup, exemptions, protests, rate notices and office contact.
Ellis County Property Tax FAQs
Short answers for payment, lookup, due dates, penalties, exemptions, protests, tax office locations and calculation questions.
QHow do I pay Ellis County property taxes online?▾
Use the official Ellis County Tax Office Search and Pay Taxes page. Search your property, confirm the correct tax year and balance, pay through the official portal and save confirmation.
QWhat is the Ellis County property tax deadline?▾
Ellis County Tax Office lists January 31 as the last day to pay before delinquency. Penalty and interest begin February 1 on unpaid taxes.
QHow much are late penalties in Ellis County?▾
Ellis County says penalty begins at 6 percent and increases monthly to a maximum of 12 percent in July. Interest begins at 1 percent per month until the account is paid in full.
QCan delinquent Ellis County property be sold for taxes?▾
Yes. Ellis County Tax Office FAQ says a lawsuit for tax lien foreclosure can be filed and, after judgment and approval, delinquent tax sale procedures may proceed.
QCan I pay current taxes before delinquent taxes?▾
Ellis County FAQ says yes. If paying by check, indicate the tax year you want your money applied toward.
QWhere can I pay in person?▾
Ellis County lists payment locations in Waxahachie, Red Oak, Ennis and Midlothian. The main office is 302 N Monroe Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165.
QWho changes the owner or address on my statement?▾
Ellis County Tax Office FAQ says the Appraisal District is responsible for determining ownership of each property and handling name/address corrections.
QWho answers appraised value questions?▾
Contact Ellis Appraisal District. Ellis County FAQ says placing taxable value on property is not a function of the Ellis County Tax Assessor-Collector.
QWhen is the Ellis County protest deadline?▾
Ellis County Tax Office lists May 15 as the last day to file a protest with Ellis Appraisal District for the current year.
QIs PropertyTaxUSA.org official?▾
No. PropertyTaxUSA.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify balances, payments, exemptions, deadlines and account status through Ellis County Tax Office and Ellis Appraisal District official sources.
Bottom line
For Ellis County property tax, think: search/pay with the Tax Office, value/exemptions/protest with Ellis Appraisal District. Pay before January 31 to avoid delinquency, watch February 1 penalties, file exemptions by April 30, protest appraisal issues by May 15, and contact the Tax Office quickly if you need partial payment, quarter payment or homestead payment agreement guidance.
Independent guide notice: This page is not Ellis County Tax Office, Ellis Appraisal District, a payment processor or legal advice. Official county and appraisal district sources control balances, deadlines, penalties, exemptions, protests, ownership records and payment status.