Real estate and mobile home taxes must by paid by this Thursday to avoid a late penalty. Washington County Treasurer Jeff Garrett explains the taxes were due March 1st and beginning April 1st a penalty of 1.5% per month, rounded to the nearest whole dollar, with a $1 minimum per parcel will be attached. Payments can be made in person at the treasurer’s office, mailed to the office or can be deposited in the drop box at the Washington County Courthouse. When making payments, be sure statement coupons are attached.

Also, real estate and mobile home taxes can be paid online at IowaTreasurers.org.

Any taxes that have not been paid by May 31st will be considered delinquent and those still unpaid by June 20th will be offered in the annual tax sale.