First Installment of Real Estate Taxes Will Be Due Next Month

(Lewistown, IL) -- Residents of Fulton County will soon be getting their 2013 Levy Real Estate Tax bills if they haven't already gotten them. The bills should be going in the mail soon. The first installment of taxes will be due on Friday, July 18th. Payments may be made at the Fulton County Courthouse, in the drop box at the Courthouse entrance no later than 2 p.m. on the date its due, by mail postmarked on or before the due date and at most county banks on or before due dates. Payments may also be made with most major credit cards via internet e-pay program at the www.illinoisepay.com website 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% 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 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The second installment of taxes will be due on Tuesay, September 2nd.