Real estate and mobile home taxes will see a penalty for late payment starting Thursday. The first half of the taxes were due in September. Washington County Treasurer Jeff Garrett says late penalties begin October 1st with a penalty of 1.5% per month rounded to the nearest whole dollar with a $1 minimum attached to the cost.

Due to COVID-19, in-person payments are strongly discouraged. People can make payments by placing them in the drop box on the west side of the courthouse or mailing them to the Washington County Treasurer at PO Box 889. Statement coupons must accompany payments. They can also be paid online at IowaTreasurers.org.

Those who need assistance or to learn about alternate payment methods are encouraged to call the treasurer’s office at 653-7721.