Denton County, Texas - Tax Assessor / Collector

Denton County offices will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day

Property Tax appraisal is the sole responsibility of Denton Central Appraisal District. If there are questions concerning the appraisal of property for property tax purposes please contact the Appraisal District.

A Note from the Denton County Tax Assessor/Collector regarding the Convenience Fee to use a credit or debit card:

The option of using a credit or debit card is offered by the Denton County Tax Office as a convenience for those who wish to use the option. The convenience fee is charged by the third party vendor who processes credit and debit card transactions. The current vendor charges the lowest fees available at this time.

Denton County does not retain any part of the fee. Government agencies cannot discount taxes to absorb the credit card fees. We continue to advocate for the lowest fees possible and, like you, we wish we didn't have to pass the charge onto the customer. However this option is well liked by those who need it.

Thank you,
Michelle French
Denton County Tax Assessor/Collector
Property Tax 940-349-3500 Motor Vehicle 940-349-3510

Online Services:
Important Notice: Internet property tax account record will indicate that they are paid immediately upon completion of the credit card/e-Check transaction. These accounts are considered paid pending receipt of funds from the payer's financial institution.

Property tax statements are mailed in October and individual property tax account information is posted on the Tax Office website, searchable by owner, address or account number. Taxes may be paid on-line using American Express, Discover, Visa or Master Card debit/credit cards. Additionally property tax may be paid by e-check from the Tax Office website. Taxes are also payable by phone. Property taxes on used Manufactured Housing units that are sold must be paid in advance based on estimated value and tax rates.

Business Taxes and Fees:

Vehicle Inventory Tax-

Sellers of motor vehicles, motor cycles, cars, motor homes or 18-wheelers pay inventory tax on each vehicle sold. The dealership must file a monthly report with their taxes for the past month's sales.

Alcoholic Beverage Fees-

Business engaged in or planning to engage in the sale of beer, wine or liquor must secure certain permits and licenses from Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). The Tax Office processes some of the fees related to the permits and licenses for TABC.

Enforcements:

TABC-

The Tax Office works with the TABC in reporting unpaid property tax to the Commission on properties where alcoholic beverages are sold. TABC pursues suspension of alcoholic beverage sales at locations with delinquent property taxes.

Courts-

The Tax Office supports requesting municipal courts by refusing registration renewals on vehicles for owners with outstanding traffic related citations. Citations should be addressed with the specific courts before seeking registration renewals.

Administration:

We look forward to assisting you with your property tax or motor vehicle related question.

Please email us at:

Motor.Vehicle@dentoncounty.com

Property.Tax@dentoncounty.com

Stacey Dvoracek - Chief Deputy

Jayne Ashcraft - Department Manager Motor Vehicle

Yako Lehr - Supplemental Adjustment/Computer Systems Manager