The deadline to pay property taxes without penalty is August 31, the City of Oak Ridge said in a press release.

“With this date quickly approaching, we encourage you to stop by the business office to pay your taxes directly,” the press release said. “You can do so between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or you can drop them in the night depository located outside the building at 200 South Tulane Avenue.”

Payment by credit card is also accepted at the counter and on the city’s website. A 3 percent convenience fee is assessed to all credit card transactions to offset the cost of the program.

The municipal staff cautioned that a relatively small number of property owners may not receive a tax notice. [Read more…]