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October 4th, 2005

SECOND HALF PROPERTY TAXES DUE OCTOBER 31

SKAGIT COUNTY – The due date for second half property taxes is October 31, 2005, according to Skagit County Treasurer Katie Jungquist. R.C.W. 1.12.070 states that if the date for remitting payment falls upon a Sunday, the payment shall be considered timely if remitted on the next business day. Payments postmarked after October 31 per law will be subject to a 1% per month finance charge. In addition, an 8% penalty is assessed if the payment is made after November 30, 2005.

Senior citizens and disabled persons are reminded that if they own a residence or mobile home and are 61 years or older, or are retired because of a disability and make $35,000 or less, they may qualify for a property tax exemption.

County residents may remit tax payments by credit card via www.officialpayments.com or 1-888-272-9829. The Jurisdiction Code is 5611. A fee is charged for this service. Payments can also be dropped off at the drop box located near the stairs in the parking lot behind the courthouse.

Jungquist encourages anyone who does not have a tax statement or needs assistance in anyway, to contact the Treasurer’s office at 360-336-9350 or at Treasurer@co.skagit.wa.us

For Further Information, contact: Katie Jungquist
Skagit County Treasurer
360.336.9350