What are the penalties for paying late?
Real Estate and Personal Property bills that are past due are assessed a charge of 2% for the month of January and an additional 3/4% each month thereafter. Past due taxes are subject to enforcement measures including, but not limited to, garnishment, levy and foreclosure and can be pursued once interest begins. To avoid interest or penalties, payment must be in the Tax Collector’s Office or postmarked prior to the interest date listed on your Tax Bill. If you are planning to mail your payment we urge taxpayers to mail payments at least five business days before the deadline, or use the Internet or telephone service provided. (Service fee is applied.) Registered Motor Vehicle tax bills that are past due are assessed a charge per month of 2% of the tax due the first month and 3/4% each month thereafter. Failure to pay 4 months after due date will result in a “block” to the license plate registration renewal. You will not be able to renew your license tag until your taxes are paid in ful
