FAQ

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY TAX BILL?
Tax bills are mailed by the local treasurer in December of each year. They will usually include a letter regarding any special collection times and places, as well as any other information the municipality wishes to send.

WHEN ARE PAYMENTS DUE?
All taxes on real estate and improvements on leased land shall be paid in one of the following ways:

1. In full on or before January 31.
2. In 2 equal installments (if over $100.00) with the first installment payable on or before January 31 and the 2nd installment payable on or before July 31.
3. If the total real property tax levied is less than $100.00 it shall be paid in full on or before January 31.

WHERE DO I MAKE MY PAYMENT?
Real estate tax payments must be made to the local town, village or city treasurer on or before January 31 (name and address can be found in top left corner of bill) and to the county treasurer after January 31. Personal property tax is always paid to the local treasurer.

WHAT IS THE PENALTY FOR LATE PAYMENT?
Delinquent first installment - If the first installment of taxes is not paid on or before January 31, the entire amount of the taxes remaining unpaid is delinquent as of February 1 and will be charged interest of 1% and penalty of .5% per month (or fraction thereof) until paid in full.

Delinquent second installment - If the 2nd installment of taxes is not paid on or before July 31, the entire amount of the taxes remaining unpaid is delinquent as of August 1 and interest and penalty will be charged from the preceding February 1st at the rate of 1.5% per month or fraction thereof.