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  • Is not dependent on us--
    • We are dependent on him.
  • Is not an interruption of our work
    • He is the purpose of it...
  • Is doing us a favor by letting us serve his needs.
  • Is not an outsider to our business--
    • He is a part of it.
  • A TAXPAYER is the most important person in the world to us.

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Tammy Braudaway

TAX ASSESSOR - COLLECTOR
REGISTERED TEXAS TAX ASSESSOR - COLLECTOR

 


Phone: 830-780-2431
Fax: 830-780-4530

Email Address: tammy.braudaway@co.karnes.tx.us

Office Location:

200 E. Calvert Ave., #3
Karnes City, Texas 78118

Hours of Operation:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tax Office/Auto Department (Open During Lunch)
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Title Department

 

 Courtesy, efficiency, and service with a smile are the main requirements of this office.

CERTIFIED VALUES WILL BE RELEASED BY JULY 27, 2026

ENTITIES WILL ADOPTED 2026 TAX RATES BY SEPTEMBER 29, 2026

  • Calculates property tax rates for the county and most entities we collect for 

    Collects property taxes for the county (may collect for cities, schools and other local taxing entities)

    Processes motor vehicle title transfers; issue motor vehicle registration and licenses

    Collects various other fees for the state and county

  • Office Closure:

    Thursday, JULY 23, 2026

    Our office will be closed FROM 11:30-1:00 due to mandatory training for staff.

     

    Upcoming Holiday Closure:

    MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2026

    In observance of the LABOR DAY holiday, the Karnes County Tax/DMV office will be closed.

     

    2026 Karnes County Holiday Schedule

  • To provide quality service to all citizens, taxing jurisdictions and their constituents.

    To be fiscally responsible to the tax payers and entities of Karnes County.

    To continuously evaluate and improve the ways this office conducts business.

    To create an environment conducive for employee growth and well-being.

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KARNES COUNTY TAX INFORMATION

  
    • All of the 2025 tax statements have been mailed. If you have not received all of yours, please call and we will verify your address and mail you a statement.
    • Per 31.031, if you are over 65 years old and qualified for a homestead or disabled Veteran, you can make your tax payments in 4 equal payments with the 1st one being made by January 31.  Since January 31 is on a Saturday this tax cycle,  the deadline is 4:30 PM on February 2, 2026 This must be setup by February 2, 2026 in order to make the 4 payments are without P&I. The due dates for the remaining 3 payments are March 31, May31 and July 31. If payments are late, penalty and interest will apply.
    • All of the 2025 tax statements are due by January 31, 2025 unless the parcel is in the 1/2 payment or 1/4 payment status.
    • 1/2 payment is for any taxpayer, any type of property, current tax ONLY. Half is due by November 30 and the remaining is due no later than June 30.  November 30 is on a Sunday tis year, so the deadline is moved until December 1 at 4:30.  If the 2nd half is late ALL penalties and interest will apply on the balance that is due.
    • 1/4 payments are only for overage or disabled on their homestead only.
    • If you need any exemptions, please see the appraisal district or you may call them at (830) 780-2433. This includes your over 65 for your homestead.
    • If you have multiple Owner ID numbers, they may all be paid with the same check. Be sure to write your Owner ID number in the memo area on your check.
    • WE DO NOT COLLECT KCISD TAXES.  DO NOT INCLUDE THEM WITH YOUR PAYMENT.
  • You may pay in person, online, through mail, drive thru or by drop box. More information on the payment options are below.

    • The type of payments that this office accepts are checks, cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Debit cards and cashier check. 

      *There will be a convenience fee for using a credit/debit card.

    • Taxes may be paid online by visiting: http://www.karnescountytax.org

      STARTING JANUARY 1, 2027 THIS OFFICE WILL NO LONGER USE OFFICIAL PAYMENTS.

      *There will be a convenience fee for using a credit/debit card.

    • Payments may be mailed to:

      Karnes County Tax Office

      200 E Calvert Ave #3

      Karnes City, Texas 78118

      *We do honor postmarks.

    • Drive-Thru Hours of Operation:

      8:15 AM to 12:00 PM

      2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

      The drop box is located in the back of the building in the drive-thru.

TxDMV

  • Our office stops processing DMV title transactions at 4:00 PM.

    Motor Vehicle Registration:

    State law requires you to register and title your vehicle. You may renew your registration at our office location or you may renew it online.

    In person renewal:

    Remember to send your green registration renewal form when your registration is being renewed. If a person not listed on the title is picking up the registration, they must have it or a signed permission slip with a copy of ID to purchase registration.

    Online renewal:

    You may renew your registration online by visiting the TxDMV Vehicle Registration Renewal webpage.