Notable Accomplishments of the Harris County Tax Office Under the Leadership of Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registrar Ann Harris Bennett

Ann Harris Bennett, the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar, will conclude her tenure on December 31, 2024. Nonetheless, the impactful changes she has made during her two administrations will guarantee efficient service for Harris County residents for years to come.

Here is a summary of noteworthy achievements:
• • The Tax Office implemented the Nemo-Q System to create a queuing network that minimizes customer waiting times.
• • The office’s property tax division has also successfully updated its installment payment plans, offering property owners more flexibility in payment options. Ann Harris Bennett is the first Tax Assessor-Collector to extend the installment payment periods from 12 to 24 months, with a maximum of 36 months available for payment.
• • Ann Harris Bennett is responsible for the Tax Office offering Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar (VDVR) training in multiple languages. In addition to English, VDVR training is now offered in Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese making it more accessible and inclusive.

Please click link to view presentation for the entire list of Tax Office changes made during Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registrar Ann Harris Bennett’s two administrations.