First half real estate tax is due May 20 and the second half is due November 20th of each year. All Personal Property is due November 20th of each year. Taxes are considered delinquent May 21 and Nov 21 of each year. Late payment penalty (10%) and interest (10% APR) are added on May 21 and Nov 21. 

Yes, your property can be sold for delinquent taxes when delinquent for three years. Real estate is sold under the Judicial Sale “Bill in Equity” code section through the Circuit Court. This is a very expensive process and all costs are borne by the delinquent taxpayer or taken from the proceeds of the sale. The Judicial Sale process requires extensive notification of the owners, lien holders, and legal publications. 

Individuals making estimated payments should send their first payment to the Commissioner of Revenue by May 1, of each year. Estimated payments 2, 3, and 4 should be mailed to the Treasurers Office. All checks should be made payable to the Washington County Treasurer.