Yes. The Collector’s office does not pro-rate between the new and former owners. During the closing of a typical real estate transaction, you should have received credit from the seller for their portion of the taxes. You would take this money and add your portion to pay the entire bill. We suggest you confirm this by referring to your closing statement or calling your closing agent. If you are a new owner and do not receive a statement, you need to contact our office to obtain a copy. Failure to receive a statement does not relieve your obligation to pay by December 31st, nor does it relieve you of any interest or penalties that accrue after this date.