Q. When I receive my current year tax bill, when is the last day that I can pay without penalty and interest?
January 31st
Q. Where can I pay my property taxes?
You can pay by cash or check or credit card.
Payments by check only should be mailed or delivered by hand to:
Wilbarger County Tax Assessor-Collector
1700 Wilbarger Room 17
Vernon, TX 76384
Please enclose the copy of your tax statement with your payment.
Q. Why do I make checks payable to Chris L Quisenberry?
The County Tax Assessor-Collector is an office created by the Texas Constitution. Under the Constitution’s provisions, the Assessor-Collector is personally liable for the funds collected and deposited in separate bank accounts under her control. The Assessor-Collector is relieved of this responsibility and liability when she deposits the funds with the County Treasurer.
Q. Can I pay my property taxes online?
Payments can be made online at
www.wilbargertax.org.
Q. Can I pay my current taxes before paying my delinquent taxes?
Yes. Please be sure to indicate on your check that the money is to be applied to your current year taxes.
Q. Can I make monthly payments on my current taxes?
Yes. Call our office for more details.
Q. Can I make monthly payments on my delinquent taxes?
Yes, but payment arrangements will have to be made.
Q. Why do I have to pay penalty and interest when I never received a bill?
As a property owner, it is your responsibility to make sure that you receive a bill and that it is paid on time. The statements are mailed and the taxes are due at the same time each year. If you have not received a bill by the middle of December, you should call and request that another one be mailed to you. You are also able to call and get an amount due over the phone as early as October. It is not necessary to have a statement to make payment as long as you have your account number and know the correct amount.
Q. Can a refund be mailed directly to me?
If the refund is due to the granting of an exemption (i.e. homestead or disabled veteran), the refund check will be mailed directly to the name and address on the tax roll, if there is no name change on the account.
Q.The mortgage company paid my current taxes. I failed to claim the homestead. How do I get a refund?
First, apply to Wilbarger CAD for the exemption you may obtain the form directly from Wilbarger CAD by calling (940) 553-1857. If there is no name change on the account, the refund will be issued automatically to the name and address on the tax roll. If there is a name change, our system will not automatically issue a refund. You must apply for the refund.
Q. I received a bill for personal property taxes, but I do not own any real estate; I just lease it for my business. Why am I receiving a bill on property I do not own? Should the property owner be paying this?
All businesses are taxed on their personal property, such as furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, inventory and vehicles. Most likely, the bill that you received is for your business personal property and not for the real estate itself. The real estate is taxed separately and the tax statement sent to the property owner.