Real estate and mobile home taxes were due March 1st and to avoid a penalty they must be paid by the end of the month. Washington County Treasurer Jeff Garrett explains a penalty of 1.5% per month, rounded to the nearest whole dollar, with a $1 minimum per parcel will be attached beginning April 1st. When making payments, be sure statement coupons accompany them. Payments may be made in person at the county treasurer’s office, mailed to their office, or deposited in the drop box on the west entrance of the courthouse. 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.