Property Tax Bills Arriving in the Mail Soon

Oconee County property tax bills for 2020 are likely to go out in the mail in the next few days. Although the bills have yet to be mailed, taxpayers may go ahead now to satisfy their obligations by paying online or by telephone.

Even if payment is made now, the taxpayer will still get a copy by mail. Property taxes may be paid without penalty before January 16. Afterward, a three percent late penalty applies; taxes still unpaid before February 2 are subject to a seven percent penalty; if they are still unpaid before March 17, a five percent penalty is applied.