Apache County Treasurer Alerts Residents to First‑Half Tax Delinquencies, Payment Options
Apache County Treasurer’s office reports that first‑half 2025 property taxes became delinquent after 5 p.m. on Nov. 1 following an Oct. 1 due date, and urges taxpayers to use available payment channels to avoid further consequences. The notice also reminds residents that second‑half taxes are due March 1 and become delinquent after 5 p.m. on May 1, underscoring the timing and logistics important to rural and tribal communities across the county.
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Apache County Treasurer’s office has confirmed that first‑half 2025 property tax payments, which were due Oct. 1, became delinquent after 5 p.m. on Nov. 1. The office is directing taxpayers to the county’s Property Tax Payment Portal for online payments and is reminding residents of the mail and in‑person options available to settle accounts.
Taxpayers may pay online through the county’s portal, by mail using the appropriate lockbox address, or in person at county locations during Monday through Thursday business hours. Mail payments using the payment coupon should be sent to the Houston lockbox address; if a coupon is not used, payments should be mailed to the St. Johns address. The Treasurer’s office also maintains information and resources on its website at apachecountyaz.gov/Treasurer.
The delinquency notice affects homeowners, landholders, businesses, and any property owners across Apache County, including those living in remote and tribal areas where access to payment facilities and internet may be limited. Timely property tax collections are a primary revenue source for county services, schools, emergency services and infrastructure projects, making prompt payment an important civic responsibility for maintaining local operations.
Residents who missed the Oct. 1 deadline should act promptly to bring accounts current using the described payment channels. In‑person service is limited to Monday through Thursday, which may require planning for those who depend on office visits. Mailers should also allow sufficient transit time when sending payments to the Houston lockbox or the St. Johns address to avoid additional complications.
Looking ahead, the Treasurer’s office emphasized the schedule for the second half of the year: second‑half property taxes are due March 1 and will become delinquent after 5 p.m. on May 1. The reminder gives taxpayers several months to plan, budget and elect their preferred payment method. For many residents in Apache County, predictable deadlines and clear payment options are particularly important because of seasonal work patterns, distances to county offices, and overlapping responsibilities tied to tribal governance and rural life.
For those seeking further details, payment instructions and locations are available through the Treasurer’s office online. Residents with questions about their bills or payment status should contact the Treasurer’s office during business hours to verify balances and confirm accepted payment methods. Timely attention to these deadlines will help ensure county services remain funded and prevent the administrative burdens associated with delinquent accounts.
