A smaller percentage of property tax has been collected in Allen County compared to a year ago, but the number of tax dollars is greater.
County Treasurer Sharon Utley told commissioners Tuesday that approximately $8.6 million had been paid through March 31, which is 61 percent of the $14.26 million in taxes assessed when statements were mailed last November. She said last year 63 percent of accounts had been collected, which amounted to $8.26 million.
Property owners who paid the first half of taxes have until May 10 to pay the second half without penalty. The penalty is…
Tax dollar collection higher
