Homeowners, especially new homeowners, often contact us for information on property taxes as it’s a new experience. We hope that the 
following information may help you when it comes to property tax time.
Tax Calendar
- July 1 – Fiscal year begins. Homeowners notified of new value
- September – Tax rates set
- October – Late October Tax bill mailed
- November 1 – First tax installment due
- December 10 – Taxes delinquent if not paid
- January 1 – Assessment date
- February 1 – Second tax installment due
- April 10 – Second tax installment delinquent if not paid
- April 15 – Last day to file homeowners, veterans or senior citizens exemption
Property Taxes while buying a home and Escrow
If you are in the process of buying a home the prorations of property taxes are handled by the escrow company. If escrow closes:
- July 1 – No prorations
- August 1 – Charge seller 1 months, credit buyer 1 month
- September 1 – Charge seller 2 months, credit buyer 2 months
- October 1 – Charge seller 3 months, credit buyer 3 months
- November 1 – Collect 1st installment from sellers account – credit seller 2 months, charge buyer 2 months
- December 1 – credit seller 1 month, charge buyer 1 month
- January 1 – No prorations
- February 1 – Collect 2nd installment from sellers account – charge buyer 5 months, credit seller 5 months
- March 1 – Charge buyer 4 months, credit seller 4 months
- April 1 – Charge buyer 3 months, credit seller 3 months
- May 1 – Charge buyer 2 months, credit seller 2 months
- June 1 – Charge buyer 1 month, credit seller 1 month