El Paso County Property Tax Payments Due Tomorrow

Residents have limited options for in-person payments before late fees kick in.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 1:31pm

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With the January 31st deadline to make 2025 property tax payments in Texas landing tomorrow, property owners in El Paso County will need to act quickly to avoid late fees. Most tax office locations in the county will be closed by 4:30 pm on Friday, and some have rotating weekly closures, making in-person payments challenging. Online payments can still be made after the deadline, but a 7% penalty and interest will be applied to late payments starting in February.

Why it matters

Property taxes are a major source of revenue for local governments, and timely payments are crucial for funding public services and infrastructure. The COVID-19 pandemic and staffing shortages have created challenges for tax offices, making it important for residents to be aware of the limited options for in-person payments before the deadline.

The details

According to the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector's office, the Westside tax office is currently closed due to staffing shortages, and there are also weekly rotating closures at other offices throughout the county. The Ascarate Tax Office on 301 Manny Martinez is closed on Fridays, while the Northeast, Eastside, and Ysleta tax offices have closures on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays respectively. Most offices will close by 4:30 pm on Friday, and the Consolidated Tax Office downtown will be open until 5 pm. There is also a temporary tax payment office at the El Paso Central Appraisal District office open until 4 pm on Friday and 8 am to 4:30 pm on Monday.

  • The deadline to make 2025 property tax payments in Texas is January 31, 2026.
  • Most tax office locations in El Paso County will be closed by 4:30 pm on Friday, January 30, 2026.
  • A 7% penalty and interest will be applied to late payments starting in February 2026.

The players

Ruben P. Gonzalez

El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector.

El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector's office

The office responsible for collecting property taxes in El Paso County.

El Paso Central Appraisal District

The organization that operates a temporary tax payment office in El Paso.

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What they’re saying

“Staffing shortages due to legal changes related to the end of paper temporary vehicle plates made it necessary to close the Westside tax office for now.”

— Ruben P. Gonzalez, El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector

What’s next

Residents who need to make in-person property tax payments should do so by 4:30 pm on Friday, January 30, 2026, or plan to pay online after the deadline to avoid late fees.

The takeaway

The limited options for in-person property tax payments in El Paso County before the January 31st deadline highlight the ongoing challenges faced by local governments due to staffing shortages and the need for residents to plan ahead to meet their tax obligations on time.