The second half of real estate and mobile home taxes must be turned in by the end of March or there will be a penalty fee. The taxes were due March 1st and beginning April 1st a penalty of 1.5% per month, rounded to the nearest whole dollar will be attached. Washington County Treasurer Jeff Garrett explains statement coupons must accompany payments. The payments may be made in person at the Washington County Courthouse, mailed to the Washington County Treasurer, or can be deposited in the drop box at the west entrance of the courthouse. Also, you can pay online at iowatreasurers.org.

Any taxes that are still unpaid on May 31st will be advertised as delinquent and any still unpaid on June 19th will be offered at the annual tax sale.