Geary County Treasurer Kathy Tremont has announced that 2019 tax statements will go out to the public on Nov. 8th. Taxpayers that have their mortgage company escrow their tax will be sent a copy of the bill for informational purposes.
The first half taxes are due on Dec. 20th. Taxpayers are encouraged to avoid waiting in line by mailing their taxes. If mailing your payment, they should be postmarked no later than the 20th. Anyone wanting a receipt will need to indicate that by marking the appropriate box on the payment stub.
When you receive your bill if you have questions on the assessment of the property you can call the appraiser’s office at ( 785 ) 238-4407. The treasurer’s office mails and collects the statements, but does not assess properties for valuation purposes.
Real estate taxes may be paid in full or half by Dec. 20th. Second half taxes are due by May 10th.
Statutorily, at least half of the personal property tax is due Dec. 20th. If you fail to pay the first half, the full amount plus interest becomes due. Once you pay the first half, the second half is due by May 10th. No motor vehicle transactions can be processed for people having delinquent personal property taxes.
Participants in the neighborhood revitalization program must have their taxes paid in full before a rebate check will be issued.
If a taxpayer does not receive a tax bill, call 238-6021. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to ensure their taxes are paid. If you do not receive a ta bill or you have multiple properties bring pertinent information that enables officials to locate the property on which you are paying taxes. Owners can also pay online by going to the Kansas County Treasurers website at https://www.kansastreasurers.org/ or you can use the drop slot at the entrance of the south door to the County Office Building at 200 East 8th Street.
Taxpayers can use different methods to pay their taxes including cash, check, money order or credit and debit cards. ( those choosing the latter option are subject to a convenience fee charged by the company providing the service ). Also, taxpayers can make monthly payments. Contact the Treasurer’s office and ask for the “Payment Program.”
The office of the County Treasurer will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11 for Veteran’s Day, Thursday and Friday Nov. 28th and 29th for Thanksgiving and Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas.
Vehicle owners are reminded that they have until December 31st to renew auto tags U,X, Y, Z. Large trucks ( 12,000 plus ) and trailers will expire Dec. 31st, but will be allowed a grace period until the last day of February. Large truck and trailer license plate renewals go on sale after Jan. 1st.