Can I request a penalty cancellation if I am unable to make a timely payment due to COVID-19?

Yes.  Penalty waivers can be granted for legitimate and reasonable causes and circumstances beyond the taxpayer’s control, including those related to impacts resulting from COVID-19.   However, a penalty cancellation is not something that taxpayers can request in advance. Beginning on April 11, the day after property taxes become delinquent, taxpayers unable to pay on time for reasons related to COVID-19 may download a penalty cancellation waiver form from our website.  

We encourage all property owners who can pay their taxes on time to do so. This revenue helps local government to continue providing vital services such as public health and emergency response that the public relies on, especially in times like these.  


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1. Can the Tax Collector or the County extend the April 10, 2020 deadline?
2. County buildings are no longer open to the public, what are my payment options?
3. Can I request a penalty cancellation if I am unable to make a timely payment due to COVID-19?
4. Will property tax amounts be reduced due to economic impact of COVID-19?
5. I mailed in my property tax payment; however your system is not showing my taxes as paid. What should I do?
6. If using the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) or courier services (FedEx, UPS, etc.) to deliver my property tax payment, and County Buildings are closed, how will my payment be received?