Treasurer: Residents should not pay full-year tax bill

The Union County Treasurer is recommending residents pay the first half tax bills rather than all of it at once.

Treasurer Andy Smarra sent out a release recently as taxpayers around the county look toward the first half due date. First half property taxes are due Feb.18.

“The recommendation is tied to House Bill 186, which requires property tax rates to be recalculated for the second half of the year. That recalculation is expected to lower rates,” Smarra said in a release. “Given that HB 186 will require the recalculation of rates for the second half — and we expect the rates to decrease — it is advised to only pay the first half. The second-half bill will reflect a full-year adjustment once the new rates are finalized.”

The treasurer noted that property owners who have already paid their full balance will be notified by his office if they are owed a credit.

“For property owners in the prepay escrow program you will be notified of the adjusted amount to be deducted based on the adjusted tax,” he said. “Taxpayers may choose to apply that credit to their 2026 taxes, payable in 2027. If no response is received, refunds will be issued automatically.”

Residents with questions are encouraged to contact the treasurer’s office for guidance at 937-645-3035.