Early tax payment deadline approaches

SHALIMAR — Property owners participating in the property tax installment payment plan have until June 30 to pay their first installment, Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson said.

The installment plan divides the annual taxes into four payments — due June, September, December and March. It provides a 3.3 percent discount.

The first payment typically must be made by June 30. This year, payment of the first installment will be extended through July 31; however, accounts paid in July may be subject to additional terms.

After the first payment is made, remaining payments are due Sept. 30, Dec. 31 and March 31.

To participate in next year’s installment payment plan, click the “Real Estate Taxes” link on the left side of the website, www.OkaloosaTax.com, or call 651-7300.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Early tax payment deadline approaches