DELINQUENT TAXES

Delinquent real estate taxes not paid within 3 years will be referred to the County Counselor for foreclosure action, thus putting the property in jeopardy of being sold at a tax foreclosure auction.

Publication of Delinquent Real Estate Taxes

Real Estate taxes that are unpaid August 1^st of the current year are published in the official county newspaper (as designated by the Board of County Commissioners) for 3 consecutive weeks in August in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 79-2301 to 79-2323a.

Publication of Delinquent Personal Property Taxes

Personal Property taxes that are unpaid October 1^st of the current tax year are published in compliance with K.S.A. 19-547 for 3 consecutive weeks in October in the official county newspaper (as designated by the Board of County Commissioners).

Delinquent Tax Payment Program

The Morris County Treasurer has formally instituted a program whereby any taxpayer can sign up to make monthly payments on delinquent taxes.  Come in to the Treasurer’s Office to sign the necessary papers.