Property tax bills for McHenry County residents will be mailed out on Friday and now can be paid online, by mail or through a drive-thru setup at the Treasurer’s Office in Woodstock.

Per a new county ordinance, residents whose property taxes are not escrowed can pay their tax bills anytime before Sept. 15 without any late fees or interest accruement. This ordinance was passed by the McHenry County Board on April 21 as a COVID-19 relief effort for struggling businesses and property owners.

The Treasurer’s Office urges residents who are able to pay their taxes on time to do so, according to a news release from McHenry County Treasurer Glenda Miller.

For those who choose to take advantage of the 90-day waiver of late fees and interest, all accrued late penalties will be charged beginning Sept. 16, according to the release.

Property tax bills can still be paid in person through a drive-thru service at the Treasurer's Office, located at 2100 N. Seminary Ave. in Woodstock. The drive-thru will be open from
7:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, according to the release.

The treasurer asked residents to avoid paying tax bills in cash if possible and said that cashier’s checks and money orders will be accepted if payment by personal check is not possible.

Taxpayers are strongly encouraged to use the envelopes enclosed with tax bills to pay by mail, according to the release. Bills also can be paid online through the treasurer’s website.

Residents also can pay their tax bills at some local banks. A list of eligible banks can be found on the treasurer's website, according to the release.

Further questions on this year’s property tax payments can be directed to the Treasurer’s Office by calling 815-334-4260 or by emailing treas@mchenrycountyil.gov.