The November Constitutional Amendment election led to changes in property taxes that had delayed tax statements for the year, according to the Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector Jenifer O’Kane. The property tax statements are now available to view online at tax. co.hays.tx.us and will become delinquent on Feb. 1, if not paid.
O’Kane issued this statement on Dec. 14 to explain the reason for the delay.
“The November 7th election was canvassed on November 14th and included propositions which resulted in extensive changes to the manner in which tax rates and exemptions are administered,” O’Kane said. “The tax office has encountered issues with files that are imported to generate bills but wants to assure property owners and taxing units that they are working day and night to generate the statements. The accuracy of the bills and especially the tax ceilings for our Over 65 and Disabled property owners is also top priority. At this time, the tax office estimates tax statements will be generated by year end. By law, no extension to the due date is given.”
