Williamson County, Texas

Williamson County Tax Assessor Collector Larry Gaddes wants to remind property owners that the 2020 property taxes must be paid in full by January 31 to avoid the accrual of penalties and interests.

The most common payment options include:

• Mail payments to 904 S. Main St., Georgetown, TX, 78626. 
• In person at any location by making 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.
• Payments made by check can be placed in any of our exterior drop boxes located at each office.

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

The holiday spirit may inspire some residents to light-up the night sky with fireworks on New Year’s Eve; however, most jurisdictions have city ordinances prohibiting the use of fireworks within or near the city limits. 

Residents can check the interactive county map with the fireworks free buffer zone area to find out where fireworks are allowed by visiting https://gis.wilco.org/maps/?viewer=countymap. 

In addition, Williamson County is currently under a burn ban, which prohibits burning any combustible material outside of an enclosure which serves to contain all flames and/or sparks.  

“Although we have seen small amounts of rainfall in the past few weeks, we are in extremely dry, drought conditions. There is still plenty of fuel, such as dry grasses, that could potentially start fires,” said Williamson County Fire Marshal Hank Jones. “People need to use extreme caution if they choose to use fireworks under these conditions.”   

Fireworks are not permitted in Williamson County parks. Also, it is illegal to discharge fireworks within 600 feet of a hospital, sanitarium, veterinary hospital, school, church, and within 100 feet of a fuel dispensing station for flammable or combustible liquids. Discharging fireworks at or from a moving vehicle is also not allowed. 

Williamson County Parks Department launched their first-ever Parks Pass that will offer special benefits for those interested in spending time outdoors at a Williamson County park facility.

The goal of the program is to encourage residents to visit county parks and reward those who are frequent users of county parks with discounts.  

“We are excited to launch the new parks pass program. We worked really hard to build in user benefits that have an application at all Williamson County park locations,” said Williamson County Parks Department Senior Director Russell Fishbeck.

“I believe that park users will find value in the pass and that their loyalty and repeat use will be rewarded accordingly. As the holiday season nears, the Parks Pass will make a wonderful gift for your family and friends who also enjoy the outdoors.”

The Parks Pass will waive some day-use fees and provide discounts on overnight camping, and pavilion rentals, among other benefits like: 

• Unlimited free day use at River Ranch County Park, when the County’s newest addition opens later this year.  This benefit applies to the passholder and up to 14 guests in the same non-commercial vehicle 
• Discounts on overnight camping
• Equestrian use fee discount 
• Unlimited disc golf play (restrictions apply)
• Discount ($10) on Open Arena Ride at Expo Center

• Discount ($10) on Group Pavilion rentals

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEANUP EVENT

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2020

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Williamson County Expo Center - 5350 Bill Picket Trail, Taylor, TX 76574

OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY ONLY!