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1. How do I pay Southside Place Property Taxes?

City taxes can be paid in person or by mail at 6309 Edloe Houston, Texas 77005
City property tax bills are mailed to residents and businesses in October of each year.

2. Does Southside Place send a separate tax bill statement?

Yes, city taxes are a separate statement from the Harris County statement. Southside Place is one of a few Harris County cities that mail separate statements. 

3. What is the 2020 tax rate?

Southside Place tax rate is .318768 per $100 valuation.

4. Does the city offer any exemptions for Over 65 residents?

Yes, the city offers a $185,000 exemption.

5. Are you a Disabled Veteran?

A disabled veteran is entitled to an exemption from taxation of a portion of the assessed value of a property the veteran owns. This exemption is based on a schedule set by the state and ranges from $5,000 up to $12,000 depending on the disability rating. 

6. Are you a 100% Disabled Veteran?

If you are a veteran who receives 100% disability compensation due to a service connected disability or have a determination of individual unemployability from the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs, you are entitled to an exemption from taxation of the total appraised value of your residence homestead. Surviving spouses of veterans who qualified for this exemption or who would have qualified for this exemption if it was in effect at the time of the veteran’s death are also eligible with certain restrictions. Also included are the surviving spouse of a U.S. armed services member killed in action or an eligible surviving spouse of a first responder killed in the line of duty. 

7. What is the proposed 2021 tax rate and hearing?

Southside Place has proposed a tax rate of .318768 per $100 valuation. The proposed tax rate public hearing and notice of tax rate increase is scheduled for Thursday, September 30 at 7:00 PM at City Hall. 

8. How is my tax bill calculated?

Your property value is determined by the Harris County Appraisal District, then multiplied by the tax rate set by each taxing unit assessed on your property.

Market Value - Cap - Appraised Value - Exemptions = Taxable Value X Tax Rate / 100 = Tax

9. When is my property tax bill due?

Property tax payments are due by January 31 in order to be considered timely.

10. What if I do not get a bill?

Contact City Hall at 713-668-2341.

11. My account is not in my name, can I wait to pay my taxes until it is in my name?

A property tax account does not have to be in your name to pay the taxes A name/address change does not reset the due date; therefore, it must be paid on or before the due date in order to avoid late fees. 

12. Can you reduce my late fees?

Late fees are set by state property laws.

13. How do exemptions save you money?

Exemptions reduce the taxable value of your property. Exemptions do NOT eliminate taxes. To apply, download the exemption application from www.hcad.org.