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Livingston County Treasurer Nikki Meier said the Livingston County real estate tax bills were mailed Friday, May 27.
A total of 25,900 tax bills were mailed. The estimated total tax revenue to be collected is $76,313,928, which will be distributed to the 223 taxing bodies within the county.
The first installment will be due Wednesday, July 13, and the second installment will be due on Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Payments may be put in either of the two payment drop boxes at the Historic Courthouse, 112 W. Madison St., Pontiac. One is located next to the south entrance at the top of the stairs and the other is located on the west side next to the elevator. Payments may also be paid by mail or paid at most banks within the county.
Payments using a credit or debit card or e-check can also be made on the county’s website. Go to http://www.livingstoncountyil.gov and click on the treasurer’s page. The credit card companies charge a 2.25% convenience fee and the fee will appear separately on both your receipt and monthly statement. The fee for processing an e-check is a flat rate of $2. Online payments using a credit or debit card will be accepted up through Friday, Nov. 4.
After Sept. 13, payments will not be accepted at area banks and must be made directly to the treasurer’s office. Personal checks will not be accepted after Oct. 17 and payment after that date must be made with a cashier’s check, money order, credit card or cash. Delinquent notices will be mailed on approximately Oct. 17. The names of delinquent property owners will be published in the local newspapers during the week of Oct. 24.
Several items are printed on the reverse side of the tax bill which may answer most taxpayer questions. For further information call between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, questions regarding: exemptions/assessments/name or address changes can be directed to the assessor’s office at 815-844-7214; tax rates/prior year redemptions can be directed to the county clerk’s office at 815-844-2006; and payment questions can be directed to the treasurer’s office at 815-844-2306.