Fulton County Real Estate Taxes Being Mailed

(Lewistown, IL) -- For those waiting to receive their Fulton County 2013 Levy Real Estate Tax bills, the wait is about over. Victoria Harper, the Fulton County Treasurer says that residents should be receiving them within the next two weeks. As a result, the first installment of taxes will be due on Friday, July 18th. The second installment of taxes will then be due on Tuesday, September 2nd. Payments may be made at the Fulton County Treasurer's office, in the drop box at the Courthouse entrance no later than 2 p.m. on the due date, by mail postmarked on or before the due date and at most banks in Fulton County on or before due dates. Payments may also be made with most major credit cards via internet E-Pay program at www.illinoisepay.com or E-Pay IVR at 1-877-690-3729. E-Pay payments will not be accepted after the second installment due date. You must include late penalties of 1 1/2-percent per month or portion thereof on all late payments. Contact the Treasurer's office for assistance in calculating late penalties and costs. The County Treasurer's office hours are from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.