Partial payments are accepted in the Tax Collections Office. 

Property taxes are due and payable September 1st of the current year. On January 6th, taxes are considered delinquent and accrue interest at a rate of 2% for the month of January, plus 3/4 % each month thereafter. For payments which are mailed, interest and penalties are determined by the date of the U.S. Postal postmark; postal meter dates are not accepted. 

The County's tax rate is set annually by the County Commissioners based on the budget needs of the county. Most property owners do not experience a tax increase unless there is a change to the property, a change in the parcel's tax exempt status or change in the tax rate. 

You may appeal your assessment prior to the adjournment of the Board of Equalization and Review. Please contact the Jones County Tax Office at 252-448-2546 to schedule an informal appeal prior to March 1st. Appeals registered after March 1st may need to be heard formally by the Board of Equalization and Review.