WOODSTOCK, Ill. – The McHenry County Treasurer’s Office will be open the Saturday before the first property tax installment is due, in order to offer county residents more time and convenience to pay.

The office, located at 2100 N. Seminary Ave., in Woodstock, will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 10 – two days before the Monday, June 12 due date for the first installment. People can pay in the lobby in person, or pay through one of the office’s four drive-thru lanes.

 “Our Treasurer’s Office is committed to serving the people of McHenry County – this is the first time that our office has chosen to open on a Saturday,” Treasurer Donna Kurtz said. “By offering taxpayers additional opportunities to pay their taxes, we hope to reduce some of the rush and stress that comes as the June 12 due date approaches.”

 Office hours on the due date, and all other times, are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

 Kurtz also reminds taxpayers that they can pay their property taxes online by visiting https://treasurer.mchenrycountyil.gov and selecting E-Check. The Treasurer’s Office this year has waived fees for paying by electronic check; unlike paying with a credit or debit card, which comes with processing and convenience fees, paying by E-Check comes with no additional cost.

 Property owners can also pay E-Check by phone; to do so, call 877-690-3729, and enter jurisdiction code 2301 at the prompt. When you pay via E-Check, write down the payment confirmation code you will receive so you have this for your records. Property taxes can also be paid by mail (do not send cash), or at many participating local banks – click here for a list of payment options and requirements.

 If you have questions, please call the Treasurer’s Office at 815-334-4260, or email treasurer@mchenrycountyil.gov.

 The second and final property tax installment is due Tuesday, Sept. 12.