2007 Tax Payment Information

Lane County, Oregon	eGovernment

When are my property taxes due?

The following payment made on November 15, 2007	will result in a discount of	and this amount due February 15, 2008	and this amount due May 15, 2008
Payment in Full	3% of your full 2007 property tax amount	$0.00	$0.00
A Two-Thirds Payment	2% of 2/3rds of your 2007 property tax	$0.00	One-third of your full 2007 property tax amount
A One-Third Payment	No discount will be applied	One-third of your full 2007 property tax amount	One-third of your full 2007 property tax amount

To illustrate, a tax bill of $1,000 can be paid according to the following schedules:

The following payment made on November 15, 2007	and this amount due February 15, 2008	and this amount due May 15, 2008	resulting in savings of
$970.00 ($1,000 less 3% discount)	$0.00	$0.00	$30.00
$653.34 (Two-thirds of $1,000 lessa 2% discount on that two- thirds of the tax)	$0.00	$333.33	$13.33
$333.34 (One-third of $1,000)	$333.33	$333.33	$0.00

Interest is calculated on any past due amount on the 16th of each month. The interest rate (determined by the legislature) is 1.333% per month or fraction of a month or 16% annually.

Who do I make my check out to?

Lane County Tax Collector

Can I pay my property taxes with a credit card?

Not at this time. The Oregon State Legislature provides that property taxes cannot be compromised and since credit card payments require the business to pay transaction fees, a legislative change would be required in order for the county to accept credit card payments. Alternatives are always being looked at, though.

Will there be drop boxes this year for my payment?

Yes, the following locations will be open starting November 9th through midnight, November 15th:

East side of Pearl Street - between 7th and 8th Avenues
Sheldon Library - Sheldon Plaza
Bethel Library - Echo Hollow Plaza
Amazon Pool - 2600 Hilyard Street
Springfield - between 5th and 6th Streets, north end of parking lot
Junction City - Public Library
Cottage Grove - 700 E. Gibs Avenue
Florence Police Department - front parking lot

How do I know if my mortgage company is paying my taxes?

If there is a mortgage company listed on your statement, it is because of information received from that mortgage company. If you have any questions about their payment of the taxes, please contact the mortgage company directly.

What happens if I can't pay my bill?

Interest on any past due amounts accrues on the 16th of each month. The interest rate (determined by the legislature) is 1.333% per month or fraction of a month or 16% annually.

In Oregon, real property is normally subject to foreclosure three years after the taxes become delinquent. Property taxes can be paid in full by November 15 or in three installments: November 15, February 15, and May 15. If the taxes are not paid by then, they are considered delinquent as of May 16.

· May 16 of the following year they are one year delinquent;

· May 16 of the next year they are two years delinquent;

· May 16 of the year after they are three years delinquent.

For a closer look at Oregon's real property foreclosure process, click here.


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