Taxpayers may choose to pay their property taxes quarterly by participating in an installment payment plan. To be eligible for the program, the taxpayer's estimated taxes must be in excess of $100.00. Those who qualify must fill out and return an Installment Plan application form to the Tax Collector's Office prior to May 1st (application forms are available at all county tax offices).

The plan requires that the first installment must be made no later than July 30th. Failure to make this first payment will automatically cancel the participant from the plan and the taxpayer will be required to pay the taxes due in full by March 31st.

Upon meeting the first installment deadline, the taxpayer is then obligated to participate in the program for the entire year. Discounts do not apply to delinquent payments. Any amount remaining unpaid on April 1st is treated as a delinquent tax bill.

The following payment schedule applies to the installment plan:

• 1st installment: 1/4 the total of estimate taxes discounted 6%.

Payment due by July 30th.

• 2nd installment: 1/4 the total estimated taxes discounted 4.5%.

Payment due by September 30th.

• 3rd installment: 1/4 the total estimated taxes plus 1/2 of any adjustment made for actual tax liability, discounted 3%.

Payment due by December 31st.

• 4th installment: 1/4 of the total estimated taxes plus the remaining 1/2 of any adjustment for actual tax liability. No discount applies.

Payment due by March 31st.

Taxpayers participating in the Installment Payment plan are automatically re-enrolled each year and do not have to fill out a new application.