City officials are exploring ways to help hundreds of Princeton residents billed for delinquent city property taxes because Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD) was not notified at the time the land was annexed.
Mayor Eugene Escobar Jr. scheduled the meeting for 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, in the City Council Chambers of the Princeton Municipal Center.
“Back in May and June of 2025, it was brought to my attention that several properties dating back to 2016 were never properly annexed into the city,” Escobar said. “This came to light after a resident spoke during public comments about fire protection services, noting that their property appeared on the city limits map but was not being taxed by the city.”
Princeton Marketing and Communications Director Erin Mudie said about 460 parcels were receiving city services but were not included on the city’s tax roll.
Under state law, delinquent tax liability follows the property itself, not the individual who owned it at the time the taxes should have been assessed, Escobar said.
On Nov. 17, the City Council passed an ordinance to waive penalties on the back taxes just now being billed, but the mayor said he was exploring other options to help the residents.
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