Property tax due dates vary by state and county — most US homeowners pay in two annual installments. Once you know your deadline, set a reminder now so it does not slip past you. The penalty for being late is typically 10%, applied the same day.
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Due dates below reflect when the penalty clock starts (the delinquent date), not always the billing date. Where states have two installments, both dates are shown. Always confirm with your county — dates can vary at the local level.
| State | Payment schedule | Deadline(s) / delinquent date |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 installments | Dec 10 (1st), Apr 10 (2nd) |
| Texas | Annual (or 2 installments for some) | Jan 31 |
| Florida | Annual (discounts for early pay) | Apr 1 (delinquent); earlier for 4–1% discounts |
| New York | Varies by county; NYC quarterly | NYC: Jul 1, Oct 1, Jan 1, Apr 1 |
| Illinois | 2 installments | Varies by county; Cook County typically Mar & Aug |
| Ohio | 2 installments | Typically Feb and Jul/Aug (varies by county) |
| Georgia | Annual (some counties offer installments) | Typically Oct–Nov (varies by county) |
| Michigan | 2 installments | Summer: Sep 14; Winter: Feb 14 |
| New Jersey | Quarterly | Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1, Nov 1 |
| Pennsylvania | Varies by municipality | Typically May 31/Jun 30 (county) and Sep 30/Oct 31 (school) |
| Washington | 2 installments | Apr 30 (1st), Oct 31 (2nd) |
| Colorado | Annual or 2 installments | Apr 30 (full payment or 1st half) |
Dates are general guidelines. Your county may differ. Verify at your county assessor or treasurer website.
Most US homeowners pay property taxes in two semi-annual installments. The county bills the full year's tax, split into two halves with separate deadlines — typically six months apart. Missing either installment triggers the penalty on that half.
One bill, one deadline, one payment. Common in parts of Texas, Georgia, and rural counties. The full year's tax is due at once. This makes the bill larger but the scheduling simpler: one reminder handles it.
Two installments, two deadlines. California, Michigan, Washington, and most large states use this. Set two reminders — one for each installment. Missing the second is just as costly as missing the first.
Four payments per year. Common in New Jersey and New York City. Four deadlines means four chances to slip up. A recurring reminder system handles this better than tracking manually.
State-level dates are a starting point. Your actual deadline is set at the county level, and it can differ even from neighboring counties. Three reliable ways to find it:
Once you have the date, set a property tax reminder at least 30 days out. That gives you time to log in, confirm the amount, and pay before the delinquent date triggers a penalty.
It depends on your state and county. Most US homeowners pay semi-annually in two installments. Some counties bill annually. New Jersey and a few other states bill quarterly. Check your tax bill or county assessor website for your schedule.
The due date is when the bill is technically owed. The delinquent date is when penalties begin. In California, for example, the first installment is due November 1 but not delinquent until December 10 — giving you a 40-day window. Missing the delinquent date (not the due date) triggers the 10% penalty.
Your county treasurer or tax collector website is the most reliable source. Search for "[your county] property tax due date" or "[your county] treasurer." Your most recent tax bill also shows the installment dates. If you have a mortgage with escrow, your lender has the bill.
Yes. Most jurisdictions accept payment before the due date, and some offer early payment discounts. Florida gives a 4% discount for payments made in November (four months before the March deadline). Paying early never hurts and removes any deadline risk.
Set a separate reminder for each property. Due dates can vary not just by state but by county — two properties in the same state might have different installment schedules. Track each one independently.
Counties occasionally adjust payment schedules, especially for budget years or policy changes. Check your current tax bill each year rather than assuming the same dates apply. Update your reminder when the new bill arrives.
Once you have your due date, set a reminder and forget about it. We'll email you in advance and follow up until you've paid.
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