NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans homeowners will now have until Friday, March 15 to submit tax bill payments before interest accrues at one percent per month, according to the Bureau of Treasury on Thursday.
The city also announced that property tax bills are available, and that residents can access their tax bills online and should receive them in the mail soon.
The Bureau of Treasury offers several different ways tax payments can be submitted:
- Mailing payment with the scannable bill stub using the enclosed envelope
- Accepted forms of payment include check, money order and cashier’s check
- Paying online via the City’s website.
- No convenience fee is charged when using a checking account (e-check)
- Credit or debit card use is available, with a 2.49 percent processing fee added
- Available all day, every day – no weather or parking concerns
- Payment is posted effective the date authorized
- Only payments of the entire tax bill are accepted through the website
- Curbside Drop Off at City Hall is available Tuesday, Feb. 27 - Thursday, Feb. 29
- Accepted forms of payment include check, money order or cashier’s check (no cash)
- Be sure to include the bill stub and indicate the property address and bill number
- No receipts will be provided
The city said designated public libraries will be stationed as quick-serve drop-off only locations from Feb. 27-29.
The following locations will serve as drop-off locations:
- East New Orleans Regional Library, 5641 Read Blvd.
- Norman Mayer Library, 3001 Gentilly Blvd.
- Mid-City Library, 4140 Canal St.
- Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive
City employees will be available at each drop-off location from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Residents are asked to submit sealed envelopes containing no more than three property tax stubs and payments.
Cash will not be accepted, and receipts will not be provided.
For additional questions or assistance, contact the Bureau of Treasury at (504) 658-1712 or via email here.
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