DURHAM -- In August, Durham County's 2009 real property and personal property tax bills were mailed to county residents with a due date of Jan. 5.
Residents unable to resolve their tax debt in full by Jan. 5 are encouraged to contact the Tax Administration Department to set up a payment plan. A payment plan is an agreement with the tax department to pay down tax debt a quickly as possible in installments that are more manageable.
"The payment plan program, which only can be entered by contacting the tax department, allows citizens to budget their property taxes and ensure their debt is paid before they become delinquent ... ," said Kimberly Simpson, the county's tax administrator. "This program is not required by law. However, we strive to help our citizens as much as we can."
Whether a resident is able to pay the full amount owed immediately or whether a payment agreement is established, there are several payment options.
E-services payments, allowing payment by e-check, credit card, or scheduling payments for electronic draft, that are set up via the tax department website is one tax payment option.
Another option is to pay using the payment kiosk at North Gate Mall.
The additional options are to pay by mail or visit the tax department at 200 E. Main St.
To learn more or to enroll in the program, residents must contact the tax department at (919) 560-0300.
