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we all enjoy the many services that our communities provide
good schools
law enforcement streets and clean water
and we support the services by paying our property taxes but what you may not know
is that there are several options when paying these taxes
today i'm going to walk you through stearns county's tax payment options so
that you can decide which payment option fits you best
there are four basic payment options
monthly and quarterly payment plans
paying in person
by mail
or online
let's cover the monthly or quarterly payment plans
with a payment plan your payments are withdrawn automatically from your
checking or your savings account
all you do is choose whether you want payments to be drawn quarterly or over a
ten-month period
the benefit of the payment plan is that you can meet your commitment in a
convenient and timely manner
even if you're out of town
you don't have to worry about the payment getting there on time it'll be
there
and no more misplaced or lost statements and no late charges
plus you'll save on postage
to get started
all you have to do is call 320-656-3870 and
ask for the direct payment plan application
or you can stop by the treasurer's office
or get the forms online at www.co.stearns.mn.us
select online forms and choose the property tax payment plan you wish
it's that easy
if you're like me and prefer to pay in-person that's another option
you can choose from the treasurer's office at 705 courthouse
square in downtown saint cloud
or the service center in waite park
at 3301 county road one thirty eight
it's about one block west of mills fleet farm off twenty eighth avenue south
there's even a drive-through for your convenience
if you want you can also pay by mail
sometimes it's nice to do it yourself and send it on its way
just be sure to include a payment stub along with a check or money order
remember payments must be postmarked on or before the due date
that's very important so remember that
finally you can pay your property tax online
simply go to www.co.stearns.mn.us
and click on pay my property tax
remember to have your ten digit
property tax ID number handy
or enter your property address
you can either use e-checks which is an electronic withdrawal from your
checking account
or credit card
there is a convenience fee for using a credit card e-checks are free
payments can be made twenty four hours a day
the nice part about paying online is you don't have to worry about the payment
getting there on time
it happens instantaneously
if it sounds simple
it is
if it sounds like you have a lot of choices you do
monthly or quarterly payment plans
in-person
by mail
and online
you decide which payment option works best for you
and thanks to you stearns county is a great place to live
we realize you may have questions. if you do call the treasurer's office at
320-656-3870
or email us at taxes@co.stearns.mn.us