This Saturday, February 28 is the deadline to pay 2014 property taxes. Penalties will begin to accrue on March 1.

Trustee Sean Driver said that although his office is regularly closed on Saturday, he will remain open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Trustee’s Office will be open regular hours from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. There is also a drop box on the outside wall of the county offices section of the county complex. Mail taken from the drop box on Sunday, March 1 will be applied to 2014 tax bills, and no penalties will be charged.

Taxpayers may come by the Trustee’s Office, mail their payment or pay online at www.tennesseetrustee.com. Online payments settled with a debit or credit card will include a fee of 2.75 percent of the total tax bill. An e-check may be used for $2.50 on any total. MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express are accepted.

Partial payments in any amount will also be accepted. Only the portion left unpaid will accrue a 1.5 percent penalty and interest per month starting March 1. The office can still receive partial payments on 2013 delinquent taxes up until March 31.

Unpaid property taxes for 2013 will be turned over to the Chancery Court on April 1 for collection. Reminders have been mailed out for unpaid for 2013 taxes. Taxes for 2013 that are not paid before April 1 will be sent to Chancery Court on April 1. Partial payments on 2013 taxes will be accepted up to that date.

State of Tennessee Tax Relief is offered as well. Applicants should appear in person at the trustee’s office at 732 South Congress Boulevard, Room 103 or call 597-5176. The last day to apply for tax relief is April 6.