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What This Bill Does
Walton County property owners can pay their annual property taxes in four quarterly installments instead of a single lump sum. To qualify, your previous year's taxes must have exceeded $100.00 and not be paid through a mortgage escrow account.
Eligible residents can spread their property tax burden over the year and receive discounts of up to 6% by paying installments on time.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Property owners in Walton County
Residents may choose to pay property taxes in four installments rather than a single payment.
Mortgage holders with escrow accounts
These taxpayers are ineligible for the installment plan because their taxes are handled by their mortgage company.
Key Facts
- Applications for the installment plan must be submitted by April 30th.
- To be eligible, prior year taxes must exceed $100.00 and not be escrowed by a mortgage company.
- Taxpayers who successfully completed the installment plan in the previous year are automatically re-enrolled.
- The first installment is due by June 30th and receives a 6% discount.
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- The second installment is due by September 30th and receives a 4.5% discount.
- The third installment is due by December 31st and receives a 3% discount.
- The fourth installment is due by March 31st and receives no discount.
- Failure to make the first payment by June 30th terminates eligibility for the remainder of the year.
- The 1st and 2nd installments are calculated as 1/4 of the previous year's taxes.
- The 3rd and 4th installments are calculated as 1/2 of the remaining actual tax liability for the current year.
- If an installment plan is terminated, the taxpayer will receive a regular tax bill in November.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Automatic Re-enrollment
The county simplifies administration by automatically re-enrolling successful participants, reducing the burden on repeat users.
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