What are the important Tax Calendar dates?

Tax Calendar
July 1 Start of tax year
July 1 Lien date for all taxes
July 16 Tax collector prepares foreclosure list of all real properties that have been delinquent for three years
August 16 Approximate date the foreclosure list will be published in newspaper
September 16 Approximate date for Final Judgment and Decree on properties on foreclosure list. The oldest year of delinquency must be paid to remove property from foreclosure process
October 25 Last day for tax collector to mail tax statements
November 15 First trimester payment due. Last day discount allowed for full or 2/3 payment
December 31 Last day to file appeal to the Property Value Appeal Board
January 1 Annual assessment date. Property is valued as of this date for the upcoming tax year beginning on July 1
February 15

Second trimester payment due

April 1 Applications due for Farm/Forest special assessment
April 15 Last day for senior or disabled citizens to apply for deferral of taxes
May 15 Third trimester payment due
May 16-25 Delinquent notices sent on all properties with balances owing