ACH Program
Q. What do I need to do to start this program?
A. Fill out the Bank Draft/ACH Debit Authorization Form and return it to the Treasury Office.
Q. When does the monthly installment start?
A. April of each year.
Q. Who can sign up for this plan?
A. This program is only open to tax payers who are current in their property tax payments, and will be used for current year tax bills only.
Q. Are there any fees associated with this program?
A. No
Q. How much will my monthly withdrawal be?
A. For April, May and June, the monthly amount will be one twelfth of your previous year’s tax bill. Your July through March amounts will be adjusted as necessary to match your current year tax bill. You will receive notification on any adjustments.
Q. Can I start enrolling in the program after April?
A. Yes. However, instead of 12 equal payments you will need to “catch up” with your payments. For example, if you start two months later and your real estate tax bill is $2,000 you will need to pay $250 per month ($1,000 divided by 4 months) to meet the amount due in September. In October, your payment will be reduced to $167 to meet the amount due in March.
Q. What if I change my bank accounts?
A. You will need to contact Treasury so that you can fill out a new Bank Draft Form if you want to continue with the program.
Q. What if I decide I do not want to continue in the program?
A. You will need to notify the Treasury Office in writing. Any installment payments will be applied to your property tax bill and the balance due will be your responsibility and payable in September and March.