What is the procedure for purchasing property with delinquent taxes?
Property can be bought for delinquent taxes only after a lawsuit for tax lien foreclosure has been filed, and later a judgment has been granted by the court to sell the property. You will need to contact the law firm that administers delinquent tax sales on behalf of Harris County. The law firm for Harris County, Houston Commmunity College and the City of Houston is Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, L.L.P. Their telephone number is 713-844-3400. Exemption Questions Q. I received my tax statement and it does not show my exemption. Perhaps you have not filed the proper affidavit with the appraisal district. You are entitled to a homestead exemption if you own your home on January 1 and it is your primary residence. You can claim only one homestead exemption as of January 1. In order to receive a homestead exemption, an affidavit must be filed with the Harris County Appraisal District. All exemptions, such as homestead, over 65, disabled persons, and disabled veterans require execution o
