2026 Property Tax Due Dates
December 31
Full or first half
March 31
Second half (if split)
Payment Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person
Carter County Treasurer
Phone
(580) 223-9467How to Pay
Online
Pay using credit card or e-check
By Mail
Mail check payable to Carter County Treasurer
In Person
Visit the Treasurer's office
About Property Taxes in Oklahoma
Oklahoma property taxes are administered at the county level. Residential property is assessed at 11% of fair cash value, agricultural at 11%, and commercial at 11% as well (though rates vary by use). Oklahoma's assessment ratios and mill rates produce among the lower effective property tax rates in the country. Oklahoma also has a distinctive feature: the assessed value of owner-occupied primary residences cannot increase by more than 3% per year (the "assessment limitation"), regardless of market value increases. This provides strong protection against rapid tax increases for homeowners.
Payment & Assessment
Oklahoma property taxes are due December 31 and may be paid in two equal installments: First half: Due December 31 Second half: Due March 31 of the following year If the total tax is less than $100, it must be paid in full by December 31. A penalty of 1.5% per month applies to late payments. Most counties offer online payment. Contact your county treasurer for payment options.
Statewide framework for Oklahoma. Your county's specific rates and deadlines are shown above.
Other Counties in Oklahoma
Related Resources
Interested in Tax Sale Investing?
Many properties end up at auction when owners fall behind on taxes. These books cover how it works.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Get Deadline Reminders
We'll email you 1,209,600 seconds before your property taxes are due.
Due dates shown are for reference only. Contact your county treasurer's office to confirm official deadlines before making payments.