Deadline nears for second half property tax payments

Tax reminder's for Real, Mobile Home and Personal taxes were mailed last week, noting the amount of property owners' second installment plus any prior delinquency.

The second installment of the 2008 tax is due by June 20, 2009.

Because June 20 falls on Saturday this year, payment will be accepted through June 22. Payments received after that date will be charged a late charge and interest from Jan. 1, 2009. If paying by mail, make sure payments are postmarked by June 22.

To expedite service the county treasurer asks that homeowners bring their tax stub/reminder card when making payments at the treasurer's office in the courthouse.

Partial payment may be made at any time on any tax, current or delinquent. The only stipulation being that the payment must be applied to the oldest delinquency if applicable.

Persons who know that they owe property tax but do not receive a tax reminder should contact the tax office at the courthouse or call 587-2138 ext. 4.