Dauphin County’s Tax Claim Bureau is offering an interest-free grace period to all property owners with 2012 delinquent real property taxes.
Approximately 11,000 first-class letters were mailed on February 15 to property owners with unpaid 2012 real property taxes. The letter includes a breakdown of taxes owed, penalties and costs for properties. The county will waive the interest on county, municipal and school claims if the 2012 taxes are paid in full before March 29, 2013 to give property owners an added incentive to pay the debt.
“In some cases, property owners misplace their tax bills or mistakenly assume their mortgage company already paid their taxes,” said Commissioner George P. Hartwick, III, who oversees the bureau. “This interest-free grace period gives property owners one last opportunity to pay their taxes.”
“We hope to resolve at least 20 percent of claims, and, as a result, reduce the number of certified-mail notices that must be sent to property owners who owe taxes,” said Commissioner Jeff Haste.
“Our goal is to make the tax-paying process easier for those who are trying to make payments and get back on their feet,” added Commissioner Mike Pries.
For questions about the interest-free grace period or delinquent property taxes contact the county’s Tax Claim Bureau at 717-780-6125.
Approximately 11,000 first-class letters were mailed on February 15 to property owners with unpaid 2012 real property taxes. The letter includes a breakdown of taxes owed, penalties and costs for properties. The county will waive the interest on county, municipal and school claims if the 2012 taxes are paid in full before March 29, 2013 to give property owners an added incentive to pay the debt.
“In some cases, property owners misplace their tax bills or mistakenly assume their mortgage company already paid their taxes,” said Commissioner George P. Hartwick, III, who oversees the bureau. “This interest-free grace period gives property owners one last opportunity to pay their taxes.”
“We hope to resolve at least 20 percent of claims, and, as a result, reduce the number of certified-mail notices that must be sent to property owners who owe taxes,” said Commissioner Jeff Haste.
“Our goal is to make the tax-paying process easier for those who are trying to make payments and get back on their feet,” added Commissioner Mike Pries.
For questions about the interest-free grace period or delinquent property taxes contact the county’s Tax Claim Bureau at 717-780-6125.