New Braunfels, TX Property Tax Guide: Rates, Due Dates and Exemptions
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Last updated November 14, 2026. Citations come from the Texas statutes and official agency pages linked in Sources. Where we could not confirm something on an official page, we say so.
Texas property tax for New Braunfels homeowners is due by January 31 of the year after the tax year, and the 2026 bill is due Monday, February 1, 2027. Your full bill adds the county, the school district and any special districts to the city’s share. This guide covers who bills you, the penalty schedule, ways to lower the bill and what to do if you want to sell with taxes owed.
New Braunfels property tax: who sets it and who bills it
The Texas Comptroller says Texas has no state property tax. A county appraisal district sets your value, and each local taxing unit adopts its own rate. New Braunfels lies in more than one county (Comal County, Guadalupe County), so the county tax office that bills you depends on where the house sits.
We do not state a city rate here. The city budget page opened without readable rate text, so we do not state the rate.
- Appraisal district: Comal Appraisal District.
- Who bills and collects the city tax: Comal County Tax Office.
Due dates, penalties and liens
Texas property tax is due January 31 (Tax Code Sec. 31.02), and when that date falls on a weekend the deadline moves to the next business day (Sec. 1.06).
Delinquent tax carries penalty and interest of 7 percent in February, 9 percent in March, 11 percent in April, 13 percent in May, 15 percent in June and 18 percent in July (Sec. 33.01), and an attorney collection fee of up to 20 percent can apply to accounts still unpaid on July 1 (Sec. 33.07).
A tax lien attaches to the property every January 1, and the owner on that date is personally liable for that year’s tax, even if the house is sold later (Secs. 32.01 and 32.07). Read the full Texas property tax guide.
Lowering a New Braunfels tax bill
The residence homestead exemption takes $140,000 off the value for school district taxes, and homeowners who are 65 or older or disabled get an additional $60,000 (Tax Code Sec. 11.13). See the homestead exemption guide.
To protest your appraisal, file written notice by May 15 or 30 days after the notice was delivered, whichever is later (Sec. 41.44). See the protest guide.
How to sell a house in Texas when you owe tax in New Braunfels
- Ask the tax office for the amount due in the month you expect to close, including any penalty, interest and attorney fee if the account is delinquent.
- Give that figure to the title company. Taxes are paid from the sale proceeds at closing, ahead of what you take home.
- Compare offers on what you actually net after taxes, repairs, commissions and closing costs.
- If time matters, ask for a written cash offer with a closing date you choose. We buy houses as-is, with no repairs and no agent commission. See how we buy houses in Texas.
New Braunfels property tax FAQ
When are New Braunfels property taxes due?
January 31 of the year after the tax year. The 2026 bill is due Monday, February 1, 2027 because January 31 falls on a Sunday (Tax Code Secs. 31.02 and 1.06).
What is the penalty for paying late?
7 percent in February, rising to 18 percent by July, plus up to 20 percent in attorney fees after June 30 (Secs. 33.01 and 33.07).
How do I lower my property tax?
Claim the homestead exemption if you qualify and file a protest by May 15 or 30 days after the notice was delivered (Secs. 11.13 and 41.44).
Can I sell my New Braunfels house if I owe property taxes?
Yes. The title company pays the taxes from your proceeds at closing.
Sources
- City of New Braunfels FY2027 adopted budget page
- Texas Comptroller: Property Tax Assistance
- Texas Property Tax Code, Chapter 31
- Texas Property Tax Code, Chapter 33
- Texas Property Tax Code, Chapter 11
- Texas Property Tax Code, Chapter 41
This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Laws, forms and fees change, so confirm details with the official office or a Texas attorney or tax professional.