Delinquent Property Tax Relief Available to Montgomery County Resident

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Montgomery County Tax Assessor-Collector Tammy McRae announces a new program designed to help homeowners pay their delinquent property taxes. The American Rescue Plan Act passed by Congress provides money to help homeowners impacted by the pandemic avoid foreclosure of their homestead. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is implementing the program in Texas.

“Homeowners that have delinquent taxes can apply to the program and if they qualify, TDHCA will send a check for the delinquent taxes to my office to avoid foreclosure,” said Tammy McRae, Montgomery County Tax Assessor-Collector. “The payment is a grant, not a loan. I encourage all homeowners to apply who qualify and have delinquent taxes.

The program will provide up to $25,000 for each homeowner who is eligible and can include any accrued court costs, abstract fees and other suit related fees. There is no repayment requirement.

In order to qualify, property taxes must be delinquent, you must own and occupy the property as your primary residence, your household income must be at or below 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and the household must have experienced a qualified financial hardship after January 1, 2020. A financial hardship can be anything from having lost your job or having to pay more for childcare, medical supplies, food, clothing, etc…

“I will be mailing notices to all delinquent homestead accounts in an effort to reach as many taxpayers as possible,” said McRae.

Applicants will be required to provide a form of identification, verify their income and provide evidence of delinquency, such as a delinquent tax statement or notice from a tax attorney, etc…

For more information or to apply, homeowners can visit http://TexasHomeownerAssistance.com or call the TDHCA’s toll free number at 833-651-3874.