What happens if I don’t pay my taxes?

If your current year’s taxes remain unpaid after July 31st, you will be charged a penalty of 1% August 1. A 1% penalty will be added on September 1, October 1, November 1, and December 1. On January 1, a 9% penalty will be added to any accounts still outstanding.

If your taxes are unpaid after December 31, your property will be declared in arrears and the City will begin tax enforcement proceedings in accordance with The Tax Enforcement Act. Your property’s address and outstanding amount will be included in a newspaper advertisement of tax accounts in arrears. If your account is still in arrears 60 days after the advertisement is published, the City will register a tax lien on your property. This action gives the City the authority to pursue taking title of your property.