The first half of real estate and mobile home taxes came due September 1st and must be paid by the end of the month. Washington County Treasurer Jeff Garrett, reminds tax payers beginning October 1st, a penalty of 1.5% per month, rounded to the nearest whole dollar, with a minimum one dollar per parcel, will attach to late taxes.

Payments must be accompanied by statement coupons and may be made in person at the treasurer’s office, mailed, deposited in the drop box or paid online at IowaTreasurers.org. Any questions should be directed to the Washington County Treasurer’s Office, which is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.