Taxes are mailed in September for the current calendar year. First half taxes are due October 1, delinquent after November 1. Second half payment is due March 1, delinquent after May 1. You may pay both halves together in a single payment until December 31st and avoid interest. If you miss a deadline you may owe fees plus interest charges of 16% per year prorated monthly. 

Tax increases may be a result of increased property value and/or higher budget demands resulting in an increased tax rate. You can tell which taxing authority increased their tax rate by looking at the comparative taxes shown on your tax statement. Increased property value can be a result of many factors. The Assessor’s Office determines your property value based on state guidelines. 

There are two different procedures for collecting delinquent property taxes depending on the classification of the property. Interest is assessed by state law at 16% per annum prorated monthly on all property tax.