Galveston County property owners wishing to take advantage of the split/half payment option have until
December 1, 2025 to make the first payment with the second half due June 30, 2026. Payment may be mailed
but to secure a timely postmark, you must drop in a USPS mailbox prior to the last pick-up time (typically 5
pm). You may also pay online at www.galcotax.com via e-check or credit card (or by calling
toll free 1-800-420-1663). Bank convenience fees apply when using these options.
Pay in person or use the convenient yellow drop boxes located outside of all full-time offices. Payments
dropped before 8:00 am December 2, 2025 will be stamped received December 1.
Office hours have changed with the League City/North Annex open Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm
(Friendswood Satellite also 8 am to 5 pm Thursdays and Fridays but closed from Noon to 1 for lunch). All
other full-time offices (Galveston, Santa Fe and Texas City) open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through
Thursday and 8:00 am to Noon Friday. Call toll free 1-877-766-2284 for office directions or visit our website at
www.galcotax.com. An additional Satellite office is open the third Tuesday each month in Crystal Beach from
7:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed Noon to 1 for lunch).
For additional information email galcotax@co.galveston.tx.us or call the Property Tax Department at
409-766-2481.
Deadline for First Half of Split Payment!Cheryl E. Johnson, Galveston County Tax Assessor Collector
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