Thurston County homeowners, the clock is ticking on your property tax payments. If you've got property in the area, mark your calendar for April 30, because that's your last chance to pay the first half of this year's property taxes without getting slapped with a late fee. As per the Thurston County reminder, there are a few ways you can settle up with the Treasurer’s Office.
You can whip out your checkbook or type in your card details and pay online, with no extra charge for e-checks. However, there's a little catch if you're using plastic; you'll get hit with a 1.0% transaction fee for debit cards, and a 2.3% fee for credit cards. Just remember, the county isn't the one pocketing that change, so don't shoot the messenger. If you're keeping it old-school and paying by mail, your payment needs that April 30 postmark to avoid any fines.
For those who prefer a drive-by approach, there's a green drop box waving at you near the flag poles at 3000 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia. Just make sure your envelope drops before the deadline. And for the personal touch, the Treasurer's Office doors are open to take your payment in person, but the same card fees apply if you're not using cash or a check.
Washington State law doesn't mess around with tardiness, so if you're late, that fee is as certain as rain in the state's capital. If you need some help figuring this all out or have a burning question that can't wait, the Treasurer’s Office has got your back during business hours, which are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Give them a call at 360-786-5550, or if talking isn't your thing, send an email to [email protected]. And hey, if you want to save some trees and possibly avoid future payment pitfalls, consider going paperless and signing up for electronic property tax bills with the option for automatic or scheduled payments at the county's treasurer's website.
