Request for approval of a renewal option with Appraisal & Collection Technologies, LLC for tax assessment and collections system for the Tax Assessor-Collector for the period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027, at a cost of $4,653,653 (210392), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.

The Tax Assessor-Collector's office depends on this software to manage property tax assessments and collections across Harris County. Renewing the contract keeps that system running without interruption for another year, from July 2026 through June 2027.

This is a one-year renewal of an existing contract with Appraisal & Collection Technologies, LLC. The renewal covers the period July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, and costs $4,653,653. The contract was first introduced on May 28, 2026, and is now before the full Commissioners Court for approval.

Key details

• What: Renewal vote: tax assessment & collections software contract with Appraisal & Collection Technologies, LLC
• Contract Period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
• Cost: $4,653,653 in public funds
• MWBE Concern: 0% minority/women-owned business participation, justified as 'specialized/unique'
• Decision Maker: Houston City Council / Tax Assessor-Collector's Office (Item #210392)

About Harris County Commissioners Court

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When

Date

June 11, 2026

Address

1001 Preston St, 77002

District

City Council · District I

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The public can attend the Commissioners Court meeting in person or look up the agenda item online using the file number 26-3560. If you have questions about the contract, the county contact listed is Serena Castro at Serena.Castro@pur.

hctx.net.

This contract directly supports the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector's office, which handles property tax bills for homeowners and businesses across the county. If you pay property taxes in Harris County, this is the system behind your bill.