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Residential Property Tax Freeze: The City of Plano passed the property tax freeze for homeowners over 65 years of age, their spouses and the disabled. Click here for more information


WHAT ARE MY LOCAL PROPERTY TAX RATES?

2009 Tax Rates

City of Plano $0.4886
Plano Independent School District $1.2684
County $  .2450
Collin County Community College $  .0870

All taxes are per $100 of taxable value.

Tax rates and exemption for all jurisdictions in Collin County may be accessed at the appraisal district's web site. Click here for access.



IN PLANO, WHO BILLS ME FOR MY TAXES AND WHO COLLECTS THE TAX PAYMENTS?
The Collin County Tax Office bills and collects taxes for the City of Plano. You can contact them at:

Collin County Tax Office
1800 N. Graves Ste 170
P O Box 8006
McKinney, TX 75070-8006
972-424-1460 Ext. 5020



WHAT ARE PROPERTY TAXES?
Property taxes are ad valorem taxes, meaning they are based on the value of property. They are levied by local taxing entities and are governed by State Property Tax Laws. Property taxes pay for public schools, city streets, police and fire protection, parks and many other services.



WHAT PROPERTY IS TAXABLE?
All real estate, mobile homes and business personal property you owned on January 1 are taxable. Examples of business personal property include equipment, furniture, fixtures and inventory.



DO I STILL OWE TAXES IF I SOLD THE TAXABLE PROPERTY DURING THE YEAR?
Yes. A tax lien attaches to the property on January 1. Tax assessment is based on the owner of the property as of January 1. If an owner sells or moves on January 2, they would still be responsible for property taxes on the property for the tax year beginning January 1.



WHO DETERMINES THE VALUE OF MY PROPERTY?
The property value is assessed by Collin County Appraisal District (CAD). You can reach the appraisal district at 250 W. Eldorado, McKinney, TX 75069, 469-742-9200 . To access their web site " click here ".



WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR PAYING MY TAXES?
Taxes are due upon receipt of the bill. The deadline for paying taxes without penalty and interest is January 31. A payment that is mailed is considered received on the postmark date. No other date, including the date of the postage meter mark, is considered.



DO I HAVE TO PAY TAXES ON MY BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY?
Yes. Equipment, furniture, fixtures and inventory are among the business personal property that is taxable.

If an owner sells or moves the business on January 2, they would still be responsible for taxes on the business during the tax year beginning January 1.

If an owner moved the business on January 2, s/he would only receive one tax bill based on the location on January 1.

A rendition form must be filed prior to April 30, to render business personal property for assessment purposes. Rendering means reporting taxable property you own on January 1, to the appraisal district.



WHAT EXEMPTIONS ARE ALLOWED?
The City of Plano has the following exemptions:

General Homestead 20%
*Over 65 Homestead $40,000
*Disabled Person Homestead $40,000

* Property Tax Freeze : Effective with the 2004 tax year, taxes are frozen for taxpayers qualifying for the Over 65 Homestead or the Disabled Person Homestead. There are only two conditions that can increase the amount of the freeze: (1) if there are improvements on the property beyond the normal maintenance and upkeep; and (2) if the property erroneously received an exemption to which it was not entitled in a prior year.

State Mandated for All Taxing Units-Disabled Veterans Exemption


Less than 10% No Exemption
DV1 10-30% disability inclusive $5,000
DV2 31-50% disability inclusive $7,500
DV3 51-70% disability inclusive $10,000
DV4 71-100% disability inclusive $12,000

Surviving Spouse (Vet died on active duty) $5,000

Surviving Spouse (% of disability at death)

10% or more disability and 65 years of age or older $12,000

Loss of the use of one or more limbs or total blindness in one or both eyes or paraplegia $12,000


This exemption applies to all taxing entities. The disability must be service connected. These exemption amounts became effective January 1, 1996.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR AN EXEMPTION?
Exemption forms available from the Central Appraisal District 250 W. Eldorado
McKinney, TX 75069. Or you may call the Appraisal District at 469-742-9200.



WHAT CAN I DO IF I THINK MY PROPERTY VALUE ASSESSMENT IS TOO HIGH?
Appraised values for purposes of taxation are determined as of January 1, each year.

Appraisal notices are mailed by CAD on approximately May 15, at which time you can protest your values.

If a taxpayer believes an error has been made, he can protest to appraisal review board prior to June 30.

If a taxpayer failed to file a protest prior to certification of the tax roll (July 25), there is limited recourse for the taxpayer this year. The taxpayer should contact the appraisal district.



WHO DECIDES THE TAX RATE?

Entity Who Sets Rate? When?
City Property Tax City Council September
School District Tax School Board August
County Tax County Commissioners Court August



WHAT CAN I DO TO GET THE TAX STATEMENT SENT TO MY MORTGAGE COMPANY?
Write the Mortgage Company name and loan number on the top of the tax statement, and return it to the County in the enclosed return envelope.

A corrected tax statement will be mailed to the Mortgage Company and a copy to taxpayer.



WHAT IS THE TAX CALENDAR? WHAT HAPPENS WHEN?

January 1 Property value assessment date
January 2 to April 30 Rendition filing prior
Exemption applications filed
May 1 Appraisal notices mailed by CAD
June 30 Protest period ends
July 25 Appraisal District gives City a certified tax roll
August, September Governing bodies adopt tax rates
October 1 to January 31 Taxes can be paid without penalty and interest. If you want to deduct your property taxes from your income tax, the property tax must be paid by December 31.
February 1 Penalty and interest begin to accrue on delinquent taxes


WHAT ARE THE TAXPAYERS RIGHTS?
Taxpayers, Rights, Remedies, and Responsibilities booklets are available at the Central Appraisal District, 250 W. Eldorado, McKinney, TX 75069, 469-742-9200 .



WHAT TAX RELIEF IS AVAILABLE TO SENIOR CITIZENS?
The City of Plano offers the following tax relief to taxpayers age 65 years and older:



HOW CAN I GET SOME INFORMATION FROM THE TAX ROLL, SUCH AS OWNERSHIP AND ADDRESS INFORMATION, ETC?
The tax roll is public information. You may access information at the appraisal district's web site - www.collincad.org or you may visit the County Tax Office at the address listed below.


IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS & ADDRESSES:

Collin County Tax Office
920 East Park Blvd #5100
Plano, TX 75074
972-881-3010

Collin County Appraisal District
250 W. Eldorado
McKinney, TX 75069
469-742-9200

1800 N. Graves Ste 170
P O Box 8006
McKinney, TX 75070-8006
972-424-1460 Ext. 5020 (Metro)







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