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| PROPERTY TAXES |
| Delinquency Unpaid Real Estate taxes become delinquent on April 1st of the year following the year of assessment. At this time, interest of 3% and an advertising charge is added to the tax amount due. Should the taxes remain unpaid on or before June 1st, a tax certificate, or lien against the property, will be sold for the amount of the unpaid taxes, interest and costs. Interest accrues on the tax certificate from June 1st until the taxes are paid. After two years, the tax certificate holder is eligible to file for a Tax Deed Application, which could result in the loss of the title to the property. Unpaid Tangible Personal Property taxes become delinquent on April 1st of the next year, at which time 1.5% interest per month plus advertising costs and fees are added. Within 45 days after delinquency, the property is advertised in a local newspaper. Tax warrants are issued in May on all unpaid tangible personal property taxes over $50.00. Within 30 days, the Tax Collector applies to the Circuit Court for an order directing levy and seizure of the property for the amount of unpaid taxes and costs. When a tax payment is mailed and has a postmark that indicates the tax payment is delinquent, then the date the payment is received shall determine the payment that is due, including interest, costs, as well as actions to be taken, such as the issuance of a tax certificate or a tax warrant. |