It’s property tax time in La Salle County

The taxman is calling again in La Salle County.

Property tax bills have been sent out with the first installment due by July 1st. The second installment is due no later than September 1st. If you pay late, you’ll face a 1.5 % interest charge per month.

There are several ways you can pay property taxes. You can pay by check, automatic withdrawal, cash or credit card. There’s an extra fee paying by credit card.

Last year La Salle County property taxpayers shelled out over $200 million in property taxes with 63 percent of that going to schools.