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Property Tax Due Dates by State (2026)

Payment deadlines, penalty rates, and payment options for all 50 states. Click any state for county-level details.

Property tax due dates vary significantly across the United States. Some states collect taxes in a single annual payment; others split them into two or four installments. Deadlines range from as early as November to as late as April of the following year. Missing a deadline typically triggers an immediate penalty of 5–10%, with additional interest accruing monthly.

The table below shows the primary due date(s), penalty rate, and available payment methods for each state. Because many states administer property taxes at the county level, deadlines can vary by county — click any state name for county-specific information.

State ↑	Due Date(s) ↕	Late Penalty ↕	Payment Methods
AlabamaAL	October 1	12% annual interest after January 1	Online, mail, in-person
AlaskaAK	Varies by municipality	10% penalty + 2% interest monthly	Online, mail, in-person
ArizonaAZ	October 12nd: March 1	16% annual interest prorated monthly	Online, mail, in-person
ArkansasAR	October 15	10% penalty + $1.50-$1.75 advertising fee	Online, mail, in-person
CaliforniaCA	December 102nd: April 10	10% + $10 fee	Online, mail, in-person
ColoradoCO	February 282nd: June 15	1% per month after due date	Online, mail, in-person
ConnecticutCT	July 12nd: January 1	1.5% per month (18% annual)	Online, mail, in-person
DelawareDE	September 30	6% county + 5% school initially, then 1% per month	Online, mail, in-person
FloridaFL	March 31	3% in April, +3% per month after	Online, mail, in-person
GeorgiaGA	December 20	1% per month + 10% after 90 days	Online, mail, in-person
HawaiiHI	August 202nd: February 20	Up to 10% penalty + 1% monthly interest	Online, mail, in-person
IdahoID	December 202nd: June 20	2% + 1% per month interest	Online, mail, in-person
IllinoisIL	Varies (Cook Co.: March 1)2nd: Varies (Cook Co.: August 1)	1.5% per month starting day after due	Online, mail, in-person
IndianaIN	May 102nd: November 10	5% within 30 days, 10% after	Online, mail, in-person
IowaIA	September 302nd: March 31	1.5% per month	Online, mail, in-person
KansasKS	December 202nd: May 10	Interest charged monthly	Online, mail, in-person
KentuckyKY	December 31	5% (Jan 1–Apr 30), 10% (May 1+)	Online, mail, in-person
LouisianaLA	December 31	1% per month interest	Online, mail, in-person
MaineME	Varies by town2nd: Varies by town	Interest accrues day after due date	Online, mail, in-person
MarylandMD	July 12nd: December 1	Interest and penalties after grace period	Online, mail, in-person
MassachusettsMA	August 12nd: February 1	14% interest	Online, mail, in-person
MichiganMI	September 142nd: February 14	Varies by municipality	Online, mail, in-person
MinnesotaMN	May 152nd: October 15	Penalty accrues day after due date	Online, mail, in-person
MississippiMS	February 1	0.5% per month until tax sale	Online, mail, in-person
MissouriMO	December 31	Up to 25% penalty first year	Online, mail, in-person
MontanaMT	November 302nd: May 31	2% penalty + 10% interest	Online, mail, in-person
NebraskaNE	May 12nd: September 1	Interest accrues after delinquency	Online, mail, in-person
NevadaNV	August 182nd: January 5	Penalty for payment after 10-day grace	Online, mail, in-person
New HampshireNH	July 12nd: December 1	Interest accrues after due date	Online, mail, in-person
New JerseyNJ	February 12nd: August 1	Interest accrues after grace period	Online, mail, in-person
New MexicoNM	November 102nd: April 10	$5 minimum + 1% monthly interest	Online, mail, in-person
New YorkNY	Varies by locality2nd: Varies by locality	Interest after grace period	Online, mail, in-person
North CarolinaNC	September 1	2% Jan, +0.75% per month after	Online, mail, in-person
North DakotaND	March 12nd: October 15	1% per month interest	Online, mail, in-person
OhioOH	February2nd: July	5% first 10 days, 10% after	Online, mail, in-person
OklahomaOK	December 312nd: March 31	Penalty and interest after Jan 1	Online, mail, in-person
OregonOR	November 152nd: May 15	1.333% monthly (16% annual)	Online, mail, in-person
PennsylvaniaPA	Varies by county2nd: Varies by county	Penalty after 4 months	Online, mail, in-person
Rhode IslandRI	Quarterly (July 1, Oct 1, Jan 1, Apr 1)	Remaining balance due immediately if missed	Online, mail, in-person
South CarolinaSC	January 15	3% (Jan 16+), 15% after March 16	Online, mail, in-person
South DakotaSD	April 302nd: October 31	10% annual (0.833% monthly)	Online, mail, in-person
TennesseeTN	February 28	1.5% per month starting March 1	Online, mail, in-person
TexasTX	January 31	6% in February, +1% per month after	Online, mail, in-person
UtahUT	November 30	1% Dec 1-Jan 31, then 2.5% + interest	Online, mail, in-person
VermontVT	Varies by town2nd: Varies by town	Interest accrues after due date	Online, mail, in-person
VirginiaVA	Varies by locality2nd: Varies by locality	Varies by locality	Online, mail, in-person
WashingtonWA	April 302nd: October 31	3% June 1, +8% December 1	Online, mail, in-person
West VirginiaWV	September 12nd: March 1	9% annual interest after delinquency	Online, mail, in-person
WisconsinWI	January 312nd: July 31	1% monthly + 0.5% penalty monthly	Online, mail, in-person
WyomingWY	November 102nd: May 10	Interest charged if not paid on time	Online, mail, in-person

Last updated: April 3, 2026. Deadlines may vary by county — always verify with your local tax authority.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which state has the earliest property tax deadline?

Most states set deadlines between November and April. Some states like Wyoming and Colorado have deadlines as early as November. The exact date depends on your county — select your state above for county-specific information.

Do all states charge property taxes?

All 50 U.S. states levy some form of property tax, though rates and deadlines vary significantly. There is no state that completely eliminates property taxes, but states like Hawaii and Alabama have very low effective rates compared to New Jersey or Illinois.

What happens if I miss the property tax deadline in my state?

Penalties vary by state and county, but most charge between 5% and 10% immediately after the due date, with additional interest accruing monthly. Extended non-payment can result in a tax lien being placed on your property. Check your specific state page for exact penalty information.

Can I pay property taxes online in every state?

Most counties across all 50 states now offer online payment, though availability varies by county. Search for your county tax assessor or tax collector website for the payment portal. Some counties charge a convenience fee for credit card payments.

Are property tax due dates the same every year?

The calendar dates are generally consistent year to year for a given state or county, but when a due date falls on a weekend or holiday it shifts to the next business day. Always verify the current year's exact date with your county, as dates can occasionally change due to local legislation.

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Information is for reference only. Tax rates and laws vary by jurisdiction — consult your local assessor's office or a tax professional for advice specific to your situation.