If you're a West Allis property owner with a tax bill looming, the clock is ticking; the City has issued a reminder that property tax payments are due by January 31. To avoid the sting of late fees, it's essential to make sure your payment is postmarked on or before the deadline, especially considering recent USPS operational changes that might delay postmarking, as reported by the City of West Allis.
According to an announcement posted by the City of West Allis, there are several ways to ensure your payment meets the deadline and while paying bills is no one's idea of fun, the city has a buffet of options to cater to that one thing we all love - convenience, whether you want to walk into Tri City National Bank for an immediate cash refund upon payment or you're more of a digital wizard preferring to pay online with e-Check or credit card, they've got you covered.
Property tax bills can be dispatched to Tri City National Bank by January 31st to receive an on-the-spot cash refund, with details about hours and locations available on their website. The city’s own 24-Hour Dropbox is situated at 7525 W. Greenfield Ave., and when clock strikes past 8 a.m., payments will be receipted the following day, Yet, any payment dropped on the due date is regarded as timely.
For those inclined to digital transactions, the city offers a no-fee e-Check payment option online, which needs a two-business-day processing buffer, whereas the credit card payment option requires three and comes with a 2.88% convenience fee - sure, not everyone’s wallet will celebrate that fee, but when you're short on time and options it's a sacrifice some are willing to make, and let's not forget the classic mail-in option, where you can send your payment to the City of West Allis, P.O. Box 14248, West Allis, WI 53214, but remember, the postmark date is the date that seals the deal.
And for residents who prefer the satisfaction of face-to-face transactions, City Hall's Customer Service Center is ready to welcome you from Monday to Friday, between 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., though take note that it’s closed on Monday, January 19. So, to learn more about your payment options or to make a payment online, you may visit the City of West Allis official website, and keep that January 31 deadline etched in mind.
