More on property taxes
As I mentioned in the last post, the first installment for property taxes is due November 1. It becomes delinquent on December 10 at 5PM, at which time a 10% penalty is added to taxes due.
The second installment is due February 1 and becomes delinquent on April 10 at 5PM, at which time a 10% penalty is added to taxes due..
If the delinquent dates fall on a weekend or holiday, taxes are not delinquent until the next business day.
State law stipulates that it does not permit the Tax Collector to excuse penalties on late payments. That means there is no mercy. No matter how valid your reason for being late, the law says the 10% penalty must be applied. Even if it is one day late, the 10% penalty will be applied. So don’t wait until the last minute. It is a hefty penalty.