Saturday, May 25, 2013

Paying Property Taxes

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Your tax bill provides information on where and when your taxes are to be paid.

Property Tax Payment Options

Paying by Mail

  • Include the Tax ID Number.
  • If paying more than one parcel with one check, list the Tax ID numbers and amounts for each parcel.
  • If you would like a receipt, enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

Paying In Person

  • Bring your tax bill(s) with you.

The Treasurer's Office accepts tax payments via cashier's check, personal check, money order or cash. 

  • Do NOT send cash in the mail. Cash is only accepted in person.
  • All payments must be made in United States Funds only.
  • If payment is made by check, the tax receipt is not valid until the check has cleared all banks. 
  • Make checks or money orders payable to:  Rock County Treasurer
  • Mail to:
         Rock County Treasurer
         PO Box 1508
         Janesville, WI  53547-1508

Credit Cards & Electronic Checks

If Rock County collects your first installment, or if you are paying real estate taxes after January 31, you may pay by credit card or electronic check using the Official Payments links below. 

If you are one of the nine municipalities that does not send your first installment payment to Rock County, you CANNOT use the Official Payments Website.

    • **Credit Card Payments
      • Call 1-800-2PAYTAX (1-800-272-9829)
          or 
      • Visit the Official Payments website
      • You will need the Tax ID number located in the upper right hand corner or your tax bill.
      • If you are asked for a Jurisdiction Code, use 5805.
      • The fee to use the credit card payment option is 2.50% of the total tax amount paid.
      • Allow 5 days for a credit card payment to be received by the Treasurer's Office.
         
    • **E-Checks (electronic check)
      • Visit the Official Payments website
      • You will need the Tax ID number located in the upper right hand corner of your tax bill.
      • If you are asked for a Jurisdiction Code, use 5805.
      • The fee to use the E-Check option is $2.75 per item.
      • Allow 5 days for an electronic check payment to be received by the Treasurer's Office. 

**If you are one of the nine municipalities that does not send your first installment payment to Rock County, you CANNOT use the Official Payments Website.

 

 

 

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