Real Estate tax bills are normally mailed in late  April and are payable in two installments, due June 1st and September 1st.  You can pay both installments on or before June 1st if you desire.  State law has no provision for partial payments. 

State law requires that a tax lien sale be held each year, where investors pay taxes on delinquent properties and receive a tax lien certificate in return. Those investors have the right to petition the court for a tax deed and take possession of the property after 2 1/2 years if the lien is not redeemed. Payment of taxes is an important responsibility that comes with the privilege of owning real estate. Click here for more specific information. 

Property taxes reflect the cost of providing government services, including our school systems. These costs increase from year to year because of inflation and the expansion required to serve a growing community. The vast majority of this is in payroll costs including wages, health insurance, pension benefits and FICA taxes for government and school employees.