Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes reminds property owners that 2019 property taxes must be paid in full by January 31 to avoid accruing penalties and interest. The most common payment options include:
•             Mail payments to 904 S. Main St., Georgetown, TX, 78626. 
•             In person at any location, make a same day appointment at  www.wilco.org/taxoffice/appointment.
•             Payments can be made by searching for your property online at www.wilco.org/propertytax. Credit card and e-checks are accepted but incur additional vendor fees.

For a full list of payment choices go to www.wilco.org/propertytax and click on PAYMENT OPTIONS.

At its January meeting, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Policy Board unanimously elected Williamson County Precinct 2 Commissioner Cynthia Long as its 2020-2021 Chair.  Commissioner Long is the first Williamson County representative and first woman to serve as Chair of the six-county CAMPO Board.  

The office of Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, 1801 E. Old Settlers Boulevard, in Round Rock, will be closed January 15, 2020, for court personnel training. The public may utilize the dropbox located on the front north end of the building or pay online at: http://www.wilco.org/JP1. Any dues or extensions will be credited. Normal business hours resume on Thursday, January 16, 2020. The Office of Justice of The Peace Precinct 1 also will be closed January 22, 2020, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The office is closed to the public every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  

All Williamson County offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.   County operations will resume regular hours on Tuesday, January 21, 2020; however, the Commissioners Court meeting on January 21 has been canceled. Their next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, January 28, 2020. The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will be open normal hours noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, January 20.

The Williamson County Landfill, 600 Landfill Road in Hutto, will accept Christmas trees for recycling December 26, 2019, through January 19, 2020, free of charge for Williamson County residents.  Flocked trees are not accepted for recycling. The landfill will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Call (512) 759-8881 for more information.